Hunger continues to be a daily burden for children and families in our community. St. Jane de Chantal is hosting this year’s Lenten Food Drive on Saturday, March 12, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, at the front door entrance of the church facing Old Georgetown Rd. The food will benefit Bethesda Help; Catholic Charities of Montgomery County; and the Father McKenna Center. All three locations are in need of the following items:

• Grains, White and Brown Rice, Cereal
• Oatmeal (individual packets are helpful);
• Macaroni and Cheese, Pasta
• Canned Protein (tuna, chicken, salmon)
• Canned Fruit (peaches, pineapples, mandarin oranges, etc.)
• Canned Vegetables (beans, corn, etc.)
• Spaghetti Sauce (canned or in plastic jars; no glass please)
• Peanut butter and Jelly
• Special Dietary Needs (quinoa, rice, beans, Jell-O, and organic cereals labeled as Gluten Free~ please identify at drop off, no glass jars please).
• Grocery Store Gift Cards in any denomination (Giant, Safeway, Trader Joe's).

Please observe circulation signs. Our volunteers will collect the food from your car for your convenience. St. Martin’s Cloak has been helping to support a number of people and families in our community over the past 20 months who have been affected by the pandemic. For those who wish to make monetary contributions to help in these efforts, please make a check payable to St. Martin’s Cloak, or donate online at https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/MD30/30335. Donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless!