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THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVES
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2026!
POTHE will be supporting as many families as possible by working with local food pantries to ensure that Thanksgiving is a bountiful and blessed day! All parishioners are asked to contribute food or assist in delivery. These efforts are being coordinated by the POTHE Social Justice and Peace Commission to support our mission "to follow Christ’s example in serving those suffering from poverty, hunger, or injustice."
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Holy Martyrs— We will be preparing Thanksgiving baskets to provide a holiday meal to local families. Lists of food and donation envelopes will be on the holiday table in the narthex beginning the weekend of October 31/November 1. Please return all donations by November 24. Baskets will be organized at the church and delivered on Tuesday, November 24 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. For more information, text Danielle at 207-232-5113.
Donation suggestions that can be left in the Holy Martyrs narthex at any time, under the table;- Canned goods – peas, corn, beans, cranberry sauce, fruit salad
- Boxed stuffing mix, boxed potatoes, turkey gravy
- Salt and Pepper shakers, broth- chicken, veggie, beef
- Italian or Ranch salad dressing, olive oil
- Raisins, craisins, nuts, crackers, salad croutons
- Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, dessert treats
Donation suggestions for perishables. Please contact Danielle before you drop any of the following so we can arrange for proper refrigeration.- Turkeys
- Bags of Clementines or tangerines,
- Bags of salad mix, bags of carrots,
- Fresh sweet peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, green beans
- Bags of potatoes, bags of onions
- Bars of cheese, Dinner rolls, Sticks or tubs of butter
- Dessert pies, whipped cream
Cash or checks (payable to POTHE, HM food baskets) will be used to purchase food to complete all the dinner baskets. We are happy to shop for you – thanks for the donation!
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St. Jude—will collect food donations to support Freeport Community Services and local families. Pick up a grocery bag and shopping list after Mass on November 8 and 15. Return donations to St. Jude by November 22. FMI, Chris at 207-712-8127.
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St. Gregory the Great—will collect food for holiday baskets to be offered to families in need. Bags with suggested items will be available the weekend of November 7-8. Your donations can be returned the weekends of November 14-15 and November 21-22. Baskets will be packed and delivered on November 22. Questions can be directed to Kathy, [email protected].
Donation suggestions:- Turkey
- Potatoes, sweet potatoes
- Stuffing, mac and cheese, canned vegetables, gravy
- Sweet bread mixes, cake or brownie mixes, fixings for a pie
- Onions
- Flour, sugar, oil
- Napkins, turkey pans
Cash donations will be used to purchase fresh vegetables and items that need to be refrigerated.
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Sacred Heart— Will be collecting food to assist the Yarmouth Food Pantry. Please pick up a paper shopping bag at church during the weekends of October 25 and November 1. Each bag has a list of nonperishable food items to donate to our Yarmouth neighbors in need for their Thanksgiving Day meal. We are grateful for any items you can contribute. Please return your bag to the church by November 15. FMI, Catherine at [email protected]
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