By Alice Kenny
Theology-on-Tap NYC is an opportunity for young adults to explore issues and topics that relate to the Catholic faith in a fun and casual environment.
It also offers a way to give back. Please bring non-perishable food donations to help feed hungry New Yorkers.
The next topic is a big one: Desire, Purpose, Destiny: Embracing the Ache in Our Hearts led by speaker Colin Nykaza.
Where: Klub 45 Room at Connolly’s Bar, 121 West 45th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, 3rd floor, Manhattan
When: Monday, March 4, 2013 from 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Cost: It’s free. Just bring a non-perishable food donation to help our neighbors in need.
Come join us. No RSVP Needed.
Grab a seat or a bar stool, but get there early because seats fill up fast.
Wonder what to bring? Here is a list of what food pantries and soup kitchens need most:
| Vegetables |
• Canned Vegetables
• Vegetable Soups |
|
| Fruits |
• Canned Fruits
(in juice or light syrup)
• Dried Fruits
• 100% Fruit Juices |
|
| Proteins |
• Beans- canned or dry
• Peanut Butter
• Nuts
• Canned Meat
(chicken, beef, ham) |
• Canned Fish
(tuna, salmon, sardines)
• Canned Stews
(chicken or beef) |
| Grains |
• Rice
(white, brown, flavored)
• Pasta/noodles
• Dry Cereal and Hot Cereal
(grits, oatmeal, farina) |
• Flour/Cornmeal/Baking Mixes
• Whole Wheat Crackers
• Couscous |
| Dairy |
• Dry Milk packets
• Shelf stable milk
• Soy/Almond/Rice Milk |
|
| Other Items |
• Nutritional Beverages
(Boost, Ensure, Carnation
Instant Breakfast) |
• Spices
• Coffee/Tea
• Personal Care Items |
To ensure food safety, we cannot use:
- Rusty or Unlabeled Cans
- Avoid glass containers and all perishable foods
- Homemade Items
- Non-commercial Canned Items
- Non-commercial Packaged Items
- Alcoholic Beverages & Mixes
- Open or Used Items
By Alice Kenny
