THE BIG GIVE – SHARING THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS

Each year, Home Sweet Home Ministries, Midwest Food Bank, and Thrivent Financial join together for the Big Give, an opportunity to provide Thanksgiving meals for neighbors in need. With the support of our community, more than 2,000 families were blessed with meal boxes last year—and with your help, we can do it again!

This year’s collection dates are September 21–28. Simply shop for the listed non-perishable items and drop them off in the boxes located in the church narthex. (Please note: Hy-Vee is not participating this year. You are welcome to shop there, but all items must be brought to the church for collection.)

In addition to meal items, monetary gifts are needed to provide turkeys. Checks may be mailed to Home Sweet Home Ministries (303 E. Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701) or Midwest Food Bank (2031 Warehouse Road, Normal, IL 61761). Please write “Big Give” in the memo line. Online donations to Home Sweet Home can also be made by using this LINK >>.

Meal boxes will be packed on November 18 and 20 and distributed on November 22. Volunteer opportunities will be available—watch for sign-ups soon!
For questions, please contact Lorraine Gosnell.

Shopping List:

• 1 Box Stuffing Mix

• 2 Cans Corn

• 2 Cans Green Beans

• 2 Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup

• 1 Box Mashed Potatoes

• 1 Envelope Gravy (no jars)

• 1 Pouch French Fried Onions

• 1 Can Cranberry Sauce

• 1 Box Pie Crust Mix

• 1 Can Pumpkin Pie Mix

• 1 Can Evaporated Milk

• 1 Turkey

Together, we can bless thousands of families with a meal and a message of hope this Thanksgiving!