Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets
Since 1992 Stirred Up Ministries has been supplying Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. Our list of families in need is generated with the help of school principals, counselors and teachers to ensure that we are helping the families with the greatest needs. Imagine Thanksgiving dinner with your family, while another is not being able to partake in a time of family love and joy. Will you give a family the opportunity to have a day filled with thanks and no worries?.
Our Mission through giving
We use this as one way to minister to families in need by displaying the love of Christ through meeting physical needs. Imagine the family knowing that someone was thinking of them for at least one night and we pray most importantly that they will realize God is constantly thinking of them. Our holiday baskets are not just any baskets – they are filled with love, generosity, and the spirit of giving. What makes our initiative unique is that we deliver these baskets in laundry baskets! You might wonder, “Why laundry baskets?” The answer is simple: many of the families we support may not have laundry baskets, and once the food is delivered, they can keep these baskets for their laundry and household needs. It’s a small but meaningful way to provide ongoing support and practical help to those who need it.
How you can Help
You can help by filling a laundry basket with all the trimmings for a special family dinner. See the shopping list below for a standard set of items. Other items such as cleaning products or toiletries are also welcome. Once you have a family’s name, you will fill your Thanksgiving basket and deliver it directly to the family. If you are unable to get in touch with your family or need to deliver items on a day they are unavailable, you can bring your basket to the Stirred Up Ministries house.
Shopping list:
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$60 Gift Card – For perishable items (Turkey, butter, dairy products, etc.)
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Kool-Aid
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Cake Mix (1 box)
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Brown & Serve Rolls
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Corn (2 cans)
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Green Beans (2 cans)
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Peas (2 cans)
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Macaroni & Cheese (2 boxes)
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Mashed potatoes (2 boxes)
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Rice (2boxes) boil –n- bag
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Stuffing Mix (1 box)
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Small Bag Self-rising flour
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Corn Meal/Cornbread Mix