September 18, 2015
Dear WARM Friends and Partners,
We are privileged to help families in our community who might not have a full Thanksgiving
meal. We will be providing a special set of groceries for the holiday on Saturday, November
21st. With the help of many of you, last year we were able to assist 300 families, and this year,
we are again preparing for more than 300 families. If you would like to help, there are several
ways that you or your group or organization can be involved in this blessing. Prayerfully
consider if you would like to help in any of the following ways:
1. Provide sets of groceries. A set is 2 bags as outlined on the next page.
(The cost for one set is less than $40.00)
2. Donate frozen turkeys.
3. Donate frozen pumpkin pies.
4. Donate funds designated for any of the above items and we will do the shopping.
Please contact us by October 16th with any questions or to let us know of your interest and level
of participation. You can speak to Merri or Patti K at 899-0196 or e-mail to
Pattik@warmwesterville.org. We can also schedule a time for your delivery when we hear from
you. All groceries, turkeys, and pies need to be at WARM by Monday, November 16th, but we
can receive them prior to that date as well.
Enclosed you will find a list of the groceries and instructions for packing. If you would like a
copy for e-mail distribution, contact Patti Keene: Pattik@warmwesterville.org
Working together, we can bless many families during this holiday season. Preparing for
Thanksgiving reminds us how thankful we are for all of our partners and friends! We could not
help others without your help.
Sincerely,
Patti Keene
Pantry Coordinator
Pattik@warmwesterville.org
Shopping List for a Complete Set of Groceries
(see # 3 below if you are shopping for only one bag in the set)
small can of coffee (11-16oz)
1 16 oz bags of noodles
1 box of round crackers (like Ritz, but off brand is fine)
3 cans of corn
2 cans or 1 box of chicken or turkey broth (approx 30 oz total)
2 10 oz cans chicken or turkey gravy
2 6 oz boxes of stuffing mix or 1 12 oz
1 box instant mashed potatoes 13-16 oz
1 large or 2 small boxes of muffin mix (enough to make 1 dozen muffins)
4 or 5 lbs of sugar
5 lbs flour
32 oz bottle of vegetable oil
1 brownie mix that makes a 9x13 pan
1 tub chocolate frosting
Packing Instructions - Very Important!!
1. Each set of groceries will require 2 doubled paper grocery bags (4 total bags)
We have extra paper bags if you need them, just let us know!
2. For each set, write a large #1 on one doubled bag and a large # 2 on the other doubled bag
3. Please follow the lists below when you pack the bags:
Bag # 1
flour
oil
gravy
crackers
muffin mix
stuffing
coffee – placed on top, please
Bag # 2
sugar
broth
brownies
corn
mashed potatoes
frosting
noodles (placed on top, please)