The 11th Annual Corpus Christi Food Drive will be held on June 1st - 2nd, 2024.
Parishes are being asked to collect the following specific food and household items to keep the shelves full over the summer months at Catholic Charities food pantries in Passaic, Morris and Sussex Counties.
Our parish "wish list" items are below, seperated by county.
If you have any questions, please contact the following coordinators:
If you are a community service group, school, or local business and you would like to participate you may also email [email protected].
PASSAIC COUNTY
St. Agnes, Paterson All types of pasta and pasta sauce
Annunciation, Wayne Rice and deodorant
St. Andrew, Clifton Canned spaghetti & Meatballs, (Chef Boyardee) etc.
St. Anthony, Hawthorne Instant Oatmeal/Farina/Shampoo
St. Anthony, Paterson Cup O'Noodle Soup/Any Soup
Blessed Sacrament, Paterson Cup O'Noodle Soup/Any Soup
St. Catherine of Bologna, Ringwood Coffee/Reg/Decaf
St. Bonaventure, Paterson Rice and Beans
St. Brendan/St. George, Clifton/Paterson Cookies/crackers/etc.
St. Francis of Assisi, Haskell Instant Pudding/Jello/Dish Detergent
St. Gerard, Paterson Diapers, any size
St. Joseph, West Milford Pasta/Jar Sauce
St. James, Totowa Mac&Cheese/diapers
St. Mary/St. Nicholas, Peanut butter and jelly
St. Michael's, Paterson Any canned vegetables
O.L. Queen of Peace, Hewitt Cake mix/brownies/cookies
O.L. of the Holy Angels, Little Falls Pasta/Jar Sauce / Toothpaste / Toothbrushes
O.L. of Lourdes/O.L. Victories, Paterson Peanut Butter & Jelly
O.L. of Pompeii, Paterson Canned Soups/Shampoo
St. Paul, Prospect Park Instant Oatmeal/Farina
O.L. Of Valley/Holy Cross Salad Dress/condiments/tuna/hamburger helper
Sts. Cyril & Methodius, Clifton Crackers/Any cookies
Shrine of St. John Paul (Holy Rosary)Pass. Cold cereal/toilet paper
Holy Trinity, Passaic Any canned vegetables
O.L. Consolation, Wayne Canned meats/diapers
Sacred Heart, Clifton Cold Cereal/Toothpaste/Jello
St. Paul RC (124 Union), Clifton Tuna fish / Canned chicken
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Pasta
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Wayne Cereal, Hot or cold / Shampoo
Our Lady of Fatima, Passaic Pancake / syrup
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Passaic Juices
Prince of Peace Chapel, Wayne Canned meats, any kind / Diapers
St. Clare Church, Clifton Rice (1-5 lb. bags) / Baby Shampoo / Soap
St. John Kanty, Clifton Canned Vegetables, Beans
St. Joseph, Passaic Laundry Detergent
St. Joseph, Paterson Snacks
St. Stephen Parish Oatmeal
St. Therese, Paterson Peanut butter & jelly
MORRIS COUNTY
Corpus Christi, Chatham Diapers/Baby Wipes/Juice
Church of Christ the King, New Vernon Coffee (instant or ground)/ Shelf Stable Milk (boxed, canned, powdered)
Holy Spirit, Pequannock Oatmeal (instant or regular)/Canned fruit (any)
Ressurection, Randolph White Rice (1, 2, 5 lb. bags)/Cookies/Crackers
Assumption, Morristown Pasta / Cold cereal
St. Ann, Parsippany Canned fruit/Juice (bottled, boxed, canned)
St. Bernard of Clairvoux, Wharton, Mount Hope Coffee (ground or instant)/paper towels
St. Cecilia/Sacred Heart, Rockaway Pancake Mix/Syrup/Shampoo
St. Clement Pope & Martyr, Rockaway Cookies and Crackers/Facial Tissue
St. Joseph, Mendham, Coffee/Soup/Canned Meals (Chef Boyardee, stew, chilli, etc.)
St. Anthony of Padua, Butler Canned fish (tuna, salmon, etc.)/Paper towels
St. Joseph, Lincoln Park Canned soup (any variety)/toilet paper
St. Lawrence, Chester Tea/Pasta/Facial tissue
St. Mark/O.L. of the Mountain, Long Valley Soup (any variety) /Mac&Cheese/Shampoo
St. Matthew the Apostle, Randolph Baking Mixes (muffin,cake,brownie)/Liquid Dish Detergent
St. Mary, Denville Peanut Butter/Jelly/Juice(bottled, boxed, canned)
St. Margaret, Morristown Canned fish (tuna,salmon)/Diapers
St. Patrick, Chatham Any cold cereal/shampoo
St. Paul Inside the Walls: Jellies and Jams
St. Pius X, Montville Canned beans (pinto, black, white) / Toilet paper
St. Rose of Lima, East Hanover Canned beans (pinto, black, white) / Deodorant
St. Simon Apostle, Green Pond Canned Tuna/Tea/Chef Boyardee
St. Therese, Succasunna Cold Cereal/Instant Oatmeal/Instant Coffee
St. Thomas the Apostle, Oak Ridge Pasta Sauce (any variety)/Paper towels
St. Vincent Martyr, Madison White Rice (1,2 or 5lb) / Antibacterial Wipes
St. Virgil, Morris Plains Soup (any variety)/Mac&Cheese/Facial Tissue
Our Lady of Mercy, Whippany Canned Vegetables (corn, beets, mixed) / Shampoo
Sacred Heart / Holy Rosary, Dover Pudding/Jello/Instant Oatmeal
O.L. of Mount Carmel, Boonton Pasta/Pasta Sauce/Toothpaste
O.L. of Good Counsel, Pompton Plains Canned Meals (Chef Boyardee, beef stew,chili, etc.)/ Juice
O.L. Star of the Sea, Lk. Hopatcong Canned Fish (tuna, salmon) / Antibacterial Wipes
St. Peter's, Parsippany Shelf Stable Milk (boxed, canned, powdered) /Cold
Cereal/Liquid Dish Detergent
St Jude, Budd Lake Peanut Butter/Jelly/Pasta/Toothpaste
St. Vincent de Paul, Stirling Juice/Canned Vegetables (corn, beets) Instant Potatoes/Paper Towels/Cold Cereal/Coffee (instant, ground)
Our Lady of the Lake, Mt. Arlington Pudding/Jello/Tea
Holy Family, Florham Park Pasta/Pasta Sauce
Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel, Cedar Knolls Canned Fruit/Juice/Paper Towels
Our Lady of the Magnificat, Kinnelon Peanut Butter/Jelly/Deodorant
St. Catherine of Siena, Mountain Lakes Oatmeal (instant or regular)/Toilet Paper
St. Christopher, Parsippany Canned Vegetables (corn,carrots,beets) / Toothpaste
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Flanders Canned Beans (white, black, pinto) / Deodorant
St. Luke, Long Valley Pancake Mix/Syrup/Toothpaste
St. Mary, Dover Pudding/Jello/Toilet paper
St. Thomas Moore, Convent Station, Morristown Canned Meals (beef stew, chili, Chef Boyardee)
Sts Cyril & Methodius, Boonton Mac & Cheese /Tea /Facial tissue
St. Michael, Netcong Canned Vegetables (corn, beets, mixed)/Instant Coffee/Facial tissue
SUSSEX COUNTY PARISHES
Good Shepherd, Andover Pancake mix/syrup
St. John Vianney, Stockholm Canned soup/paper products
St. Joseph, Newton Canned meats/any kind
St. Jude Apostle, Hamburg Canned meals/spaghetti, etc.
St. Monica, Sussex Cookies/crackers
St. Kateri, Sparta Cake mix / Brownies / Muffins
O.L. Mt. Carmel, Swartswood Carrots, peas, mixed veg./paper towels
O.L. of the Lake, Sparta Ham/Tuna Helper/Mac A&A Acheese
St. Thomas of Aquin,Ogdensburg Canned/box juices/bars of soap
O.L. Queen of Peace, Branchville Crackers/cookies/shampoo
St. Michael, Newton Toothpaste/mouth wash
Immaculate Conception, Franklin Cake mix, Brownies/Muffins
Our Lady of Fatima. Highland Lakes Juices
St. Francis de Sales, Vernon (McAfee) Paper Towel, Toilet Paper
St. James the Greater, Montague Coffee / Tea
St. Jude, Hopatcong Canned tuna, chicken, beef stew
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Branchville Crackers / cookies /shampoo