As you prepare for the hustle and bustle of the holidays, why not print this grocery list and keep it with you as a helpful reminder as you shop. 

Have you picked up the wish list from the family you are sponsoring yet? Four Ways You Can Bring Christmas Home >>

Want to add some extra food items for the kids? Here in another list to click and print! Extra Food for the Kids: Christmas Basket Food Items >>

Suggested Menu Items:

Turkey or Ham

3-5 lbs of Potatoes & Onions

3-5 lb bag of Apples or

3-4 Canned Fruit

Margarine/Butter

Gallon of Milk

Dinner Rolls,

Whole Wheat Bread, etc.

Deserts:

Homemade/Pre-made:

Pies, Cakes, Cookies

Ingredients for 1-2 Side Dishes:

Green Bean Casserole

(2 Cans Green Beans, 1 Can Cream of Mushroom, Milk, Dried Onions)

Corn Casserole

(1 Can Kernel Corn, 1 Can Cream Corn, 1 Jiffy Cornbread Mix, Sour Cream, Egg)

About Community Christmas Coalition
The Community Christmas Coalition (CCC) is made possible by the collaborative efforts of The Marshall County Neighborhood Center, Plymouth Community School Corporation, Leadership Marshall County, Shop With A Cop, Boys & Girls Club, TritCommunity Christmas Coalition. The CCC's mission to Bring Christmas Home to all Marshall County families. 
Last year CCC impacted over 500 local families, by providing them with gifts and meals from their fellow neighbors. This year will be the third year that the CCC helps the local community during the Christmas season and appreciates all of the local support, donations and service of the community members and volunteers. 

Contact: Marshall County Neighborhood Center  
www.marshallcountyneighborhoodcenter.com
402 W. Garro St. Plymouth / 574-936-3388    

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Last year, the Marshall County's Community Christmas Coalition impacted over 500 local families by providing them with gifts and meals that were hand delivered. 

Want to know how YOU can help "Bring Christmas Home" to the local families in need this year? Here are four ways you can make a difference during this holiday season: 

1. Directly Sponsor a Family (recommended)
Select a family, get their wish list by contacting the MCNC, shop, wrap and deliver gifts in time for Christmas morning. 

2. Anonymously Sponsor a Family 
See #1 and deliver the wrapped gifts for your family directly to the Center.

3. Donate Dollars
Contribute any amount. Consider donating at least $150, the recommended costs of providing a Christmas basket for a family of four. 

4. Team Up, Serve and Give Together
Share the service opportunity and team up with others from your church, community organization or workplace to help rally support. This makes a rewarding community service project. Pledge to sponsor __# of families and divvy up the shopping, wrapping and delivering together! 


About Community Christmas Coalition

The Community Christmas Coalition (CCC) is made possible by the collaborative efforts of The Marshall County Neighborhood Center, Plymouth Community School Corporation, Leadership Marshall County, Shop With A Cop, Boys & Girls Club, TritCommunity Christmas Coalition. The CCC's mission to Bring Christmas Home to all Marshall County families. 
Last year CCC impacted over 500 local families, by providing them with gifts and meals from their fellow neighbors. This year will be the third year that the CCC helps the local community during the Christmas season and appreciates all of the local support, donations and service of the community members and volunteers. 

Contact: Marshall County Neighborhood Center  
www.marshallcountyneighborhoodcenter.com
402 W. Garro St. Plymouth / 574-936-3388    


For Updates – “Like” us on Facebook




 

Last week, the Center hit a new record of 44 households, representing over 100 individuals served in a single evening. The need is great and does not appear to be tapering off anytime soon. 

We want to thank a number of community- and business-sponsored food drives in process. 

There is a special drive called "Stuff a Bus" happening on November 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Martin's Supermarkets throughout Michiana. Shoppers will have a chance to purchase items and donate them right at the store. We hope you will take advantage of this and consider donating for the growing needs in our local community. 

As we prepare for the holidays, we are continuing to offer Thanksgiving Baskets as well as working with the Christmas Coalition. Last year, with the community support, we were able to serve 300 families. However, due to budget constrictions as well as the spike in families in need, we are running a waiting list to accommodate as many families as we can. In only two days time, over 200 families requested a Thanksgiving Basket. Unless we receive more support from generous donations, it is likely that some families will not be served. 

We will be providing additional information on the specific ways you can support and serve the Neighborhood Center. Until then, please see if you can support us in any of these ways listed >

Got any plans for those adorable Halloween costumes your kids wore last year? 

We are accepting Halloween Costumes for our 2nd Annual Costume Giveaway! 

Scary or sweet costumes for all ages and in all sizes are welcome. You can donate your gently used costumes during office hours (Monday through Friday, 9 to 4; Wednesday 9 to 7.)

The costumes collected will be made available for distribution starting October 18th through the 27th during Clothing Pantry hours (Tuesdays 9 to noon; Wednesdays 9 to 4; Thursdays 1 to 4.)

Call our office with any questions and thank you for sharing with the families here in our own community.