Share the Blessings of the Table: Holiday Food Drive for Nehemiah Mission

As we enter this season of gratitude, we are reminded of the countless blessings God has poured into our lives.

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18

This holiday season, our church has a wonderful opportunity to put that love into action. We are launching a special food drive to help provide warm, joyful Thanksgiving dinners for our neighbors served by The Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland (nehemiahmission.org).

Located on Cleveland’s west side, the Nehemiah Mission is dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming community where neighbors and international newcomers are supported, nourished, and empowered to thrive. By filling their pantry and kitchen, we aren’t just donating groceries—we are extending the warmth of Christ’s hospitality and ensuring that every neighbor has a place at a bountiful holiday table.

How to Donate

• Where: Bring your non-perishable items to the collection bin on the first floor of the church.
• When: We’re collecting through November 22, 2026.
• Refrigerated/Frozen Items: If you are donating turkeys, hams, dairy, or other items that require refrigeration or freezing, please place them in the church kitchen refrigerator/freezer and clearly label them “Nehemiah Mission.”
• Delivery: All donations will be gathered and delivered to the mission the following Tuesday.

Requested Holiday Items

While the mission gratefully welcomes all food donations, they have specifically requested the following items to help prepare their Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. Every donation makes a difference!

For the Holiday Meal:

• Turkeys & Hams
• Potatoes
• Fresh cranberries & Canned cranberry sauce
• White bread for stuffing (10 loaves needed)
• Celery
• Dried onions (seasoning)
• Cornbread mix (100 servings needed)
• Canned or frozen corn & Creamed corn
• Pie crusts
• Raspberry Jell-O mix
• Butter
• Milk (8 gallons needed)

Baking & Kitchen Essentials:

• Granulated sugar, Brown sugar, & Powdered sugar
• Chocolate chips & Baking cocoa powder
• Vanilla extract
• Vegetable or Canola oil
• Crisco solid shortening & Non-stick cooking spray
• Cupcake papers
• Dishwashing soap & Sponges
• Digital meat thermometer
• Kitchen timer (with multiple alarms)

Whether you can bring a single can of corn, a bag of sugar, or a turkey for the freezer, every gift makes a tangible difference. Let’s come together to love our Cleveland neighbors this holiday season!