Christmas Banquet for the Homeless
December 22, 2006, at Saint Vincent DePaul’s Baltimore, Md
Goal is to feed 200 homeless men on this evening and give each a bag with clothing, toiletries, and snacks to take with them. We need your help with either a monetary donation to put together their bags or with baking a casserole or dessert to feed them.
Menu:
Casseroles: prefer hearty meat dishes such as chicken and broccoli, spaghetti and meatballs, tuna noodle, but they also love mashed potatoes
Everybody loves dessert so cakes/ cookies/ etc are needed as well
Cans of soda/ bottles of water/ juice boxes
Swag / party-favors/ care-package:
Thermals Gloves
Hats
Socks
Scarves
Sweatshirts
Gum Candy
Granola Chocolate
Cookies
Toiletries
Combs Razors
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Casseroles need to be delivered to Our Lady of the Fields kitchen refrigerator by 2p on the 22nd of December. If frozen and delivered before then—let me know so we can defrost them in time. All other non-perishable items should be dropped at my house in Crofton. Questions/ comments please notify: Gerry at 4104516809/ Scheidhauer@Comcast.Net or Kelly at 4104516465. THANKS!!
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When we had our meeting, I think Ed explained that on occasion certain groups call Francine to volunteer to bring food and to serve at St. Vincent's. With the holidays coming up, a few folks have called to volunteer as follows:
Nov. 10th - that's this Friday coming up, i.e. the 2nd Friday. Barbara Urban will be bringing 10 casseroles and salad. So there is no need to push for 14 casseroles for this week. Whatever you get, we'll serve. Or if some folks want to skip this week, that would be okay too.
Nov. 17th - this is the 3rd Friday and usually we have hot dogs but a person has volunteered with 8 casseroles. Since Gerry's folks have a break their 4th Friday because of Thanksgiving Friday, he was going to have some folks make casseroles to go with the hot dogs. Assuming Gerry can recruit at least an additional 6 casseroles, the hot dog lady is being given a break. I think there are about 4 casseroles in the freezer for us. I think it is the freezer in the kitchen. Could someone from your team put these in the refrig on Tues or Wed to defrost by Friday?
Dec 1 - this is the 1st Friday. A sorority will be providing the complete dinner. We can supplement with a few casseroles - 6 would probably be sufficient.
I also have heard from a Why Catholic groupothing definite yet. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for all the help, the casseroles are greatly appreciated.
God Bless
Susan
Yes Gerry for Nov 17th we had a lot of food but as usual
it was all given away. Some were very interesting!!
This past Friday was great - we served about 180 a
Thanksgiving Feast - great food and a good portion for
all.
Hope you had a nice holiday.
Susan
Candy is good, so is soda - coke or pepsi is what they
like - some sprite too
They love mashed potatoes and gravey
Really - everything is a treat, they eat what we have.
SB
On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:10:07 -0500
wrote:
> Getting ready for the 4th Friday this Dec month and
>wondering what other than casseroles can I get people to
>bring/donate? What is popular? drinks/ candy/ other
Sure - that would be great for you to come to St. Vincent's too. Do you
want to deliver the casseroles too? Do you need directions to St.
Vincent's?
Susan
Gerry,
My daughter attends St. Peter the Rock Homeschool Tutorial Highschool with about 40 other teens. I'll approach the group Thursday and ask about setting up a collection box (the students only meet on Tues/Thurs). How about the following?
Backpacks
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Hairbrushes/Combs
Washcloths
Handtowels
Socks - athletic or winter, large & x-large men sizes
Blankets - could you specify type or size, please
Warm hats - I'm thinking those wool knit caps
Canned Sodas
Bottled juices (10-12 oz sizes)
Individually wrapped candy
Granola or candy bars
How about Christmas Cards? A personal message signed with first name only. It could contain a prayer card or picture? Would we have to have a minimum number of cards collected to make this fair - If so, how many would be a good guess. Maybe I can enlist the help of some of the Faith Formation classes by dropping off cards and asking the kids to draw pictures and sign first name only. I think our homeschool co-op which meets at OLF would help out, too (that's another 50 kids/cards). Just a thought.
Items would all be collected no later than Dec 15th.
Whadyathink?
Brynne
Dear Gerry,
Yes, we need all the things you mentioned: gloves/ thermal underwear/ back
packs/ sweatshirts plus socks and hooded sweatshirts. We get mostly men -
an average of 160 per week. There are a few women and occasionally
children.
Thanks,
Ed
Go for it, Gerry. God bless you.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: Gerry Scheidhauer
To: Susan Burns ; Ed Stoops
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 7:33 AM
Subject: Fw: Friday the 22nd
Hello
I hope I am not stepping on anybody's toes. Just getting a bunch of positive responses and people very willing to help so kind of took off on its own.
We'll see what happens but excited at least the goal being to feed the homeless and hopefully have a back pack filled with stuff for each on the 4th friday
Gerry
Hi Gerry,
I would go for quantity so that everybody gets something. As for people coming to help - the more the merrier.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: Friday the 22nd
Hello
Is it more important for quantity or quality? Should I shoot for say 200 bags with not as much in or say 100 full?
I also am getting a bunch of requests for some families to join us on the 22nd to help serve/ help?
Gerry
Gerry - We spoke briefly Sat morning about the warmth tree and your efforts to get together back packs for the folks downtown. To me these 2 efforts are one in the same. I think I failed to properly communicate what I was trying to say. It seems to me to be a good idea for you to continue to recruit volunteers to donate back packs and items to go in them. The warmth tree can be the focal point or drop off point of the results of your efforts. Ed gathers all the items dropped off at the tree and sorts through them. What he can bring downtown he does and what can be given to winter relief is taken care of too. Perhaps all the back packs and items for them, Ed could direct your way. Friday afternoon, Dec 22, we could get a few volunteers to come to the kitchen area and put socks, etc. into the packs to bring downtown. If we promote this at Sunday Mass, Ed could ask Fr. Gene, I'm sure we would probably get enough donated. If not, perhaps we could use some of the donated money to purchase what we need - Ed? Or maybe this is too ambitious and not an appropriate use of the funds. Or if we could get 150+ back packs, we could pass them out at the food line instead of plastic bags? And put socks, etc. in them up town? One of Jomary's women's groups is donating 150 socks by the way.
Gerry - On Dec 22 I get off work early and so I can come help you load the casseroles and show you to up town.
Peace,
Susan
Gerry - How are you paying for all this merchandise? Are you collecting from the parishioners? Don't you think we can get the parishioners to donate all the items needed?
Check with Ed - but I think back packs are needed. A canvas bag - less expensive just to use the plastic bags if they still need to carry.
Susan
The church seems to be collecting bigger ticket items which is why i went for the smaller items.
Wasnt giving all this too much thought other than trying to do something a little extra for the 4th friday casserole. I received better than expected responses and decided to run with it. I am assuming/ praying it all works out in the end
Gerry
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: Question for item #9528270946 - 960 PCS BRAND NEW ADULT TOOTHBRUSH RESALE WHOLESALE LOT
Thanks
How much to put a lot together: gloves/ hats/ scarves/ underwear--what else?
Need 200 of each for adult males
200 toothbrushes?
Gerry
Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: Dec 22 "extras"
Trying to avoid duplication of effort
I do a lot of business on-line and was figuring I could buy more wholesale/ bulk than if each individual could buy. A pair of thermals at the store may run what $10 or more. I have a deal to buy 50 sets for some $200 or so. Or I have a deal for 200 canvas tote bags for $200. I havent put a pencil to it but for about $10 I could fill a backpack.
The big tickets items are the backpacks/ sweatshirts/ thermals/ blankets. But by collecting money I can get the rest.
In negotiation over this weekend with a couple of wholesalers to see what I can get--aiming for 200 of each item.
I have no idea how it will all turn out and figuring/ praying that it all will.
Gerry
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 9:27 AM
Subject: Along with 144 ear muffs I have purchased ($108.67):
Item # Item Title Qty Price Subtotal
220045444756 144 WINTER BEANIE HAT WARM CAP CLOTHING WHOLESALE LOTS 1 $123.89 USD $123.89 USD
220046040584 144 MENS/BOYS WINTER WARM SCARVES/SCARF WHOLESALE LOTS 1 $129.89 USD $129.89 USD
220053643495 144 PAIRS MEN WINTER GLOVES WARM GIFT WHOLESALE LOTS 1 $123.89 USD $123.89 USD
220054409219 LOT 288 PCS BRAND NEW ADULT TOOTHBRUSH RESALE WHOLESALE 1 $20.89 USD $20.89 USD
Subtotal : $398.56 USD
Shipping & Handling
via Standard Delivery
(includes any seller handling fees) : $66.80 USD
Shipping Insurance (not offered) : --
Total: $465.36 USD
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Can get 200 canvas tote bags for $228 shipped
Gerry
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Q: Hello Do you still have the 200 canvas bags left? Gerry
Yes. they are $228 with shipping. If you are interested I can post a listing for you.
Thanks
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: I guess a plastic grocery bag will do the trick, but
The church seems to be collecting bigger ticket items which is why i went for the smaller items.
Wasnt giving all this too much thought other than trying to do something a little extra for the 4th friday casserole. I received better than expected responses and decided to run with it. I am assuming/ praying it all works out in the end
Gerry
Plan: to feed some 200 homeless on Dec 22 at 5p at St. Vincent DePaul in Baltimore
Need: Salad course/ Casseroles/ Desserts: cake, etc/ Drinks: soda/ water/ juice
Need: goodie bag of winter items/ toiletries/ candy/ gum/ etc.
Like to have all non-perishable items by weekend before to organize in bags
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Right now still need everything!!!!!!!!
Already purchased some 144 winter hats/ gloves/ toothbrushes/ scarves/ ear muffs for some $574. We have collected some $200 in cash donations.
Let me know if you can help
Gerry
Gerry- this is terrific. You are doing Good God Work!
Sorry about my email earlier today. It was from work and
I had not read this email about what you were planning to
do - but this all makes sense.
God Bless
Susan
Dear Gerry,
I suggest that you give all checks that are made out to Our Lady of The Fields to Nancy, the Parish manager. She will then write a check to you and you can use the money to pay for the things you are buying. That way I am not in the middle, although if you need assistance I'm glad to help. It's a good idea to keep records of the money you spend and the money you receive.
Thanks,
Ed
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