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Lenten Donation Drive


  • First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia 201 South 21st Street Philadelphia, PA, 19103 United States (map)

During the season of Lent, the Missions Committee sponsoring a drive to support three mission partners: Maternity Care Coalition, Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, and Urban Tree Connection.

The donation drive will run from March 6 through April 10. The items are much-needed supplies for these organization to help them support surrounding communities. Donations can be dropped off in a designated location at the church or can be donated online through SignUpGenius.

How to Participate: You may purchase item from the list (see below) and bring them to church, or purchase items online to have them delivered to the church:

  1. Sign Up.  View the list of items on SignUpGenius; sign up for the items you will donate so we know about how many items to expect. Items listed are on a registry list at Target or wishlist at Amazon that can be purchased. (Links are provided on the SignUpGenius list, or click on the links below to purchase from Target or Amazon.)

  2. Purchase Item(s). Purchase items from the registry list at Target or wishlist at Amazon. The Target and Amazon Wish List items will be shipped to the church's address. If you purchase an item that is not on the Target or Amazon wish list, you may have the item shipped to First Presbyterian Church, or bring it to church with you on a Sunday.

  3. Meet the Deadline: Sign up by Sunday April 10; you only need to provide your name and email to sign up!

Please contact missions@fpcphila.org with any questions or concerns. Thank you!


Item to Donate

Maternity Care Coalition
Diapers
Wipes
Onesies (size 0 months to 3 years)
Sleepers (size 0 months to 3 years)
Socks (size 0 months to 3 years)

Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Travel Size Deodorant
Men's Boxers
Casual Belts
Plain colored t-shirts/undershirts

Urban Tree Connection
Sun screen
Bug spray
Cellophane bags for produce
Masks (N95)
Perennial flower starter seeds: Organic/ non-GMO
Perennial flower starter seeds: Organic/ non-GMOx
Metal trellising poles
Staples
Power drill
Staple gun
Printer ink: HP Photosmart 6520, HP Office Jet Pro 8710

Earlier Event: March 6
Choral Evensong