What is SNAPGap?: April 2, 2021

SNAP is the government program that helps provide people living under the poverty line with groceries.  SNAP does not help with essential toiletries, so there is a GAP in needs.  

Interfaith Action of Evanston operates a monthly Produce Mobile, year-round, providing free groceries.  To fill the SNAPGap, they are requesting donations of specific items to be distributed to 250 families through the Produce Mobile.  

We did not have a Soup Kitchen obligation this year due to the timing of Beth Emet’s Passover holidays. (We normally fill in for them during their holidays).  So, there may be UCE folks looking for a similar service opportunity in Evanston.  This one can be done entirely contact-free.  

Here is the information if you would like to help:  

DROP-OFF LOCATION

• 1st United Methodist Church of Evanston – 516 Church St.

DROP-OFF DATES

• Saturdays April 3 and 9 – 10:30am to 1:30pm 
• Sundays April 4 and 10 – Noon to 2pm

ITEMS NEEDED – Please limit your generosity to the items requested.  

• Family size (not travel size) SHAMPOO, BODY WASH, DISINFECTANT WIPES 
• If you want to order from Amazon, there is an online wish list available here. 

The wish list includes  22oz. Pantene ProV Daily Moisturizing Shampoo, 22 oz., Dove Body Wash, and Lysol disinfectant Wipes, 80 count.

Sue Murphy, our friend at Interfaith Action, says you can buy one kind of product or mix and match.  They are grateful for donations both small and large. You can order online or buy from your favorite store – their brands, or your favorites.  

Thank you to all UCERs for your generous responses to our pandemic-time projects to help alleviate the suffering of our neighbors.  

Food and Shelter Team

Co-chairs Maggie Weiss and Sheila Holder