Voters who cast their ballots in the November 4, 2008 election can be good citizens in more ways than one. The First Baptist Church of Decatur on Clairmont is organizing a "Vote for Hope" food drive to encourage citizens to contribute non-perishable food items when they go to the polls in Decatur, GA.
Other participating churches in the Vote for Hope food drive include:
- First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Decatur, on West Ponce de Leon Ave
- Hillside Presbyterian Church
- North Decatur United Methodist Church on Church St.
- Oakhurst Baptist Church on East Lake Drive
- St. Phillip AME on Candler Rd.
- Epworth United Methodist Church on McLendon Ave
In addition to the food drive on election day, participating churches will also collect food items from their congregation during their Sunday services on November 2, 2008.
"Vote for Hope" is an opportunity to channel the power of the ballot box to help people in our own neighborhood. Donated items will be given to the Decatur Emergency Ministries and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Donors can place items in specially marked bins at the entrance to the polls. Accepted food drive items include:
- items high in protein such as canned meats, beef stew, chili
- peanut butter
- canned vegetables & canned fruits,
- pasta & sauces
- cereal
- boxed meals
- soups
- dried peas/beans
- rice
- instant potatoes
- fruit juices
- bottled water
- toiletries
- baby products
No glass containers, perishable items or home canned foods, please.
For further information, please contact the First Baptist Church of Decatur at 404-373-1653.
With election day a couple of weeks away, we have plenty of time to go grocery shopping and pick up a few extra items. Check out the Buy 1 Get 1 free items, that makes it easy. Thank you for helping our local families in need.
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Our local board is doing its annual food drive here in Frederick County. Food banks everywhere can really use the help