Venice Church is partnering with Westside Thanksgiving to help provide food and essential items to neighbors in need this holiday season. Since 1982, Westside Thanksgiving has brought the community together to serve a free Thanksgiving dinner and provide essential items to local families and individuals. This year, we're collecting non-perishable food and personal care items for the Mercado, where guests can choose the items they need at no cost. You can make a difference by donating food, toiletries, and other everyday essentials. Every donation helps us care for our neighbors and share God's love in a practical way.

Items Needed

Non-Perishable Food

• Canned beans and dried beans
• Peanut butter
• Canned soup, fruit, and vegetables
• Canned stews
• Canned fish, poultry, and meat
• Pasta and canned pasta sauce (no glass containers)
• Whole-grain cereal and oatmeal
• Granola bars

Personal Care Items

• Individually wrapped toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Individually wrapped bars of soap
• Baby wipes