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Backpack Outreach

Working together we can stop hunger.
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Our Backpack outreach works with other churches and individuals to help provide food for children at one of the local schools for the weekend. We are gradually expanding it to our community.

How can I help?

We are looking for volunteers to fill a box, provided, with food items that are placed in the backpacks weekly. Boxes are available for pickup at church. We ask that you fill the boxes and bring them to church.  

Backpack contents

1 - Canned pasta & meat (example Spaghetti O’s)
1 - Canned soup – kid flavors
1 - Boxed macaroni & cheese
1 - Can of beef stew or chicken stew
1 - Small can of sausages, tuna, or chicken
2 - Oatmeal packets
2 - Individual cereal boxes
2 - Individual fruit cups
2 - Small cans of fruit or vegetables
6 - Juice Boxes
​Shelf-stable milk
6 - Snack bars, fruit snacks, peanut butter crackers, individual pretzels, chips
3 - Cookies, pudding cups, Rice Krispy treats, etc
Peanut butter [1 jar per month]
Jelly [1 jar per month]
1 - Bag of rice
1 - Bag of red beans
Gallon Zip-lock bags
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Office

During Shelter in Place, the office will be remote during the hours below.
The church office is open Monday through Friday  9:00 am to 1:00pm
766 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016-6441
Tel: (847) 299-5561         
​Email: secretaries@fccdp.org

We would love to have you visit soon!

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  • Home
    • Sunday Service >
      • Fellowship
    • Who we are >
      • Our Staff
      • From Rev. Co
      • Contact Us
      • Music
      • Our Youth
    • Giving & Pledges
    • Gallery
    • Building Use
    • 150th Celebrations
    • HistoricPlace
  • News
    • Message from Rev. Co
    • Worship Archives
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Evening Circle Bake & Craft Sale
    • Add Upcoming Events
  • Outreach
    • Backpack Outreach
    • Self-Help Closet
    • Project Survivor
    • Night Ministries
    • Mission Trips
  • Preschool
    • Preschool Christmas 2020