Our Social Concerns Committee on an ongoing basis collects food items which are then taken on a regular basis to either Immokalee Friendship House, St. Matthew’s House, or Grace Place. Your contributions may be placed at in the Narthex. Suggested food items include canned food, powdered milk, peanut butter, jam, cereal, soups, rice, and pasta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Our Social Concerns Committee on an ongoing basis collects food items which are then taken on a regular basis to either Immokalee Friendship House, St. Matthew’s House, or Grace Place. Your contributions may be placed at in the Narthex. 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