Our friends and neighbors in the Boise’s South Bench are invited to a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 8, 2023 at 10:00am. Children of every age are invited to participate.

We hope the weather will allow us to hide eggs in Southminster’s “Grove,” which is a grassy and tree-lined area between our church parking lot and Grace Jordan Elementary. Bring your basket (extra bags will be available).

Thanks to our friends and neighbors from Whitney United Methodist Church who are joining us to make this fun morning happen!

Southminster is a vital mission partner for the new community pantry at Grace Jordan Elementary School and during the first three months has already supplied more than nine (!) full grocery carts to the effort. Because local food banks are unable to assist the effort, virtually all pantry items have been sourced by our congregation. Thanks be to God for this gift of abundance, and the continued prayerful support of members and friends at Southminster.

Below is a list of ongoing items that will be needed. A shopping cart is available in the Narthex/Lobby to collect goods throughout the month. We will also make a special request for items and monetary donations on Communion Sundays, the first Sunday of the month. (If people want to make a monetary donation please indicate on the check memo “Grace Jordan Food Pantry”)

Food Items	Household Items	Hygiene Items
Pasta Noodles White Rice Canned Black/Kidney/Pinto Beans Canned Fruit Boxed Mac & Cheese Brown Gravy Packets Taco Seasoning/Curry Packets Jar/Canned Spaghetti Sauce Canned Soups Canned Meats (beef/pork/chicken/tuna)	Laundry soap Dryer sheets Stain Remover Dish soap Individual Wrapped Toilet Paper, or packages with 4-6 rolls	Shampoo Conditioner Combs Soft hair brushes Hair Picks Bar soap Toothpaste Toothbrushes Hair ties Unscented deodorant/antiperspirant Tampons and Pads