Family to Family is part of MPB’s long history of serving various communities in need. This ministry actively connects with seniors and families in a variety of events and activities throughout the year. Some of the major events sponsored by Family to Family include: Thanksgiving and Christmas Outreach, School Supply Drive, and the Mother’s Day Diaper Drive.
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It’s that time of year again! Please help us help our neighbors with MPB’s Annual:
Thanksgiving Bag Food Drive
for Senior Living Residents
Please include in the bag at least one (1) of each of the following.
Can of meat (chicken or tuna)
Small box of instant mashed potatoes
Jar of gravy
Canned fruit (low sugar)
Canned vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans)
Rice or beans
Box of Stove Top stuffing (or similar)
Rolls OR Bisquick (or similar)
Suggested additions, as you want:
Multiples of the above items
Box of healthy cereal (low sugar)
Box of mac ‘n cheese
Small peanut butter
Small jelly
Protein bars
Coffee or tea
Package of cookies
Other healthy choices, as you choose
Optional Hygiene Products: (in a small plastic bag) Deodorant, liquid hand soap,
body wash or bars of soap, hand sanitizer, tooth brush, tooth paste
To add a personal touch:
🍁 Please include a Thanksgiving card with a personal note. 🍁
Please return your filled bag to the RCIA Room
During the weekend Masses Nov. 12-13
The bags will be distributed to residents at North Lincoln Mid-rise, Tapiz, and the Sacred Heart / Curtis Park Seniors and Sacred Heart House on Monday Nov. 14.
If you are interested in helping out collecting bags and/or delivering the bags
https://Tinyurl.com/yc77x8cu
PLEASE PUT ALL ITEMS IN ONE BAG!
Please put all items in a store-bought reusable grocery bag.
Out of the bag donations: residents are also in need of paper towels and toilet paper. We’ll also be collecting those items on the weekend of Nov. 12-13.
Thank you from MPB Family-to-Family Ministry!
Questions: BarbaraButler5783@gmail.com
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Family to Family Annual “Mother’s Day 4 Others”
The MPB Family to Family Diaper Drive was once again a huge success. Because of your generosity we were able to contribute $1660.00 to the Catholic Charities Bottom Line Diaper Bank. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ.
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Christmas Giving | Another Year of Living the Gospel
175 Families and 127 Seniors asked us for our support.
Thank You for Opening Up Your Hearts!
Once again, you, the MPB Community, have opened up your hearts to our neighbors in need. All those requesting help this Christmas
have been sponsored and all the Christmas cards and gift cards have been received. You are AMAZING in your willingness to share your gifts and blessings!
You have brightened the lives of 127 seniors. 175 families, including 415 children, will be cheered by your generosity this Christmas. Additional donations have made it possible to also support families through St Vincent de Paul Society at MPB, Sacred Heart House and Bridge of Hope.
Thank you also to the Family to Family team for all your time and energy in making this ministry work! Many hands and hearts came together to make this another very successful outreach this year!
Once again you all have demonstrated MPB’s dedication to being the hands and feet of Christ by serving the marginalized. Let serving others serve as our belief.