Matthew 25 Ministry
CURRENT AND UPCOMING MATTHEW25 MINISTRY PROJECTS
Turkey Drive Update
Thanks to our parish, family, friends, and neighbors, we delivered about 2500 pounds of turkey, 35 chickens, 525 pounds of potatoes, 179 pounds of onions, and 105 pounds of carrots. We also received eggs, butter, ham, and 53 baked items collected by GOYAN'S. It’s heartwarming to see our youth and parish come together to put God’s teachings into action. We sincerely appreciate all your donations. We especially want to thank Maria Mountis, Despina Thomas, Angie Makris McCulloch, and Sofia Bougoukas for their efforts in helping us gather frozen turkeys and baked goods. Giant donated 20 turkeys to the Somerton Interfaith Food Pantry. This year, we also added Mattie Dixon in Ambler to our route, bringing mashed potatoes and gravy.
Our Turkey Drive is like a great recipe, with high-quality ingredients that ensure its success. We thank you for being part of this parish service project. The overflow funds from the Turkey Drive will allow us to make a larger Christmas food donation. Your support and generosity are the heart of this ministry.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Giving is not just about donating. It’s about making a difference.” —Kathy Calvin.
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It's not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, that truly measures our Thanksgiving.
Last week, we made two deliveries to Seeds of Hope and Somerton Interfaith. Both pantries appreciated the donations of vegetables, cheese, and soups, among other items.
It’s that time of year to reflect on our blessings. Soon, our tables will be filled with turkey, fixings, and pies, but many in our community face food insecurity and struggle to put meals on the table this November.
We are pleased to promote our Annual Turkey Drive! We will order and deliver turkeys to Seeds of Hope Food Pantry, Focus of North America (Philly), and Somerton Interfaith Food Bank. Please fill out the form below and mail it in. The cost is $35 per turkey. Donations can be made through Vanco by typing “Turkey Drive” under Matthew 25 or by check payable to Annunciation Church with “M25 Turkey Drive” in the memo. Frozen turkey donations are accepted after November 1st; place them in the church freezer. We cannot accept free turkey vouchers. Contact us at oceancitymom1@gmail.com for questions or to bring your own turkey.
We are teaming up with the Annunciation GOYAns for our Turkey Drive this year. Teens will collect dessert ingredients like flour, sugar, baking mixes, chocolate chips, pie crusts, fruit, and pumpkin fillings for donations to Seeds of Hope and Somerton food pantries. These help families bake holiday favorites. Please support our GOYAns.
Thank you so much for supporting us and being a part of feeding families this Thanksgiving.
Click here for a printable Turkey Drive Form >
MISSION
Our mission is to share our love of Christ with needy neighbors. We aim to serve and live out our faith by raising parish awareness of food insecurities in our community.
PARTICIPATION
Check our Weekly Bulletin and Community Calendar for current and upcoming projects.
CONTACTS
Sophia Penning, sophiagreekgirl@gmail.com
Lisa Trivelis, oceancitymom1@gmail.com