Thanksgiving Food Drive 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Lighthouse has jumped from serving approximately 10,000 individuals each year, to serving over 5,000 individuals each week through its emergency food distribution program. This Thanksgiving, Lighthouse hopes to provide a full meal to 2,000 families, and they need our help!

BSLC will be collecting food donations to contribute to Lighthouse from October 31st through November 14th. You may donate the following food items onsite to the BSLC Welcome Center:

1. Canned Yellow Vegetables (14-15 oz.)
2. Canned Green or Mixed Vegetables (14-15 oz.)
3. Canned Yams (15-30 oz.)
4. Canned Cranberry Sauce (14-15 oz.)
5. Boxed Mashed Potatoes (preferred) or Boxed Scalloped Potatoes
6. Pie Filling (pumpkin preferred, 15-30 oz.)
7. Canned Meat (tuna, chicken, etc., 5-15 oz.)
8. Jello (1-2 oz.)
9. Jiffy (or other brands) Pie Crust Mix – No pre-made pie crusts
10. Boxed Stuffing (6-12 oz.)
11. Gravy (packets preferred, 3-12 oz.)
12. Canned Soup (Cream of Mushroom preferred, 10-11 o.z)
13. Canned Broth (14-16 oz.)
14. Canned Fruit (14 – 16 oz.)
15. Canned Condensed or Evaporated Milk (12-14 oz.)
16. Boxed Macaroni and Cheese (7-8 oz.)
17. Brownie or Muffin Mixes

In addition, Lighthouse has created an Amazon Wish List.  All items ordered from this list will be delivered directly to the Lighthouse warehouse.  Please include your name and contact information in the “Gift Message.”

If you are unable to donate at this time but still want to serve, we need help packing and   transporting the BSLC onsite food donations to the Lighthouse warehouse.  Contact Bob Shaw via the church office for more information, and visit lighthousemi.org to learn more about the organization.