BLOOD DRIVE - JUNE 24
St. John's will be hosting a Blood Drive on
Wednesday June 24th from 3:00 - 7:00 PM
 
There is no substitute for the lifesaving gift of blood. It is precious. It is perishable. And the need for it is vital. The need for blood donations increases during the summer months, so please consider a blood donation today.
 
You may sign up for donation directly through Versity's link which is: 
to schedule your preferred donation time! PLEASE NOTE: you will be required to create a log in and password account to make a reservation.
 
Versity is taking measures to ensure donor safety. For COVID 19 information, please click here:  https://www.versiti.org/home/coronavirus-information
 
If you have any questions please contact Rebecca Schiltz at schiltz4@sbcglobal.net

MEALS TO GO! - JUNE 28
In this time of caution, we are committed to providing a safe environment while cooking these meals and are taking extra precaution and sanitary measures. 
 
Meal Choices this week will be as follows: Baked Pasta (with and without meat), Chicken/Broccoli Casserole, and Pulled Pork. We will also have a limited supply of face masks available. NEW: Patriotic Kids Craft, sign up for your child!

Pick up in the St. John's Parking Lot Sunday, June 28th from 1:00 - 2:00 PM .  Prayer Partners will be available (using social distancing).
  
If you are not able to pick up and need to make alternate arrangements or delivery please contact Katie Pece at k.pece@sjlagrange.com or 630-247-8516
 
There is a sign up genius to sign up for meals on a first come first serve basis. Please forward this message, or pick up a meal for a loved one.
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION - JUNE 28
Local Volunteer Opportunity
Sunday, June 28, 2020 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM
 
We will be collecting items for our St. John's community members in need, local food pantries, and BEDS in the St. John's Parking lot.
 
Items needed: 
Cereal
Pasta/Mac and Cheese/Rice
Spaghetti Sauce
Fruit Cups
Soups
String Cheese
Breakfast/Granola Bars
Goldfish and other crackers
**Please check expiration dates**
  
Please contact Katie Pece at  k.pece@sjlagrange.com  or 630-247-8516.
GIFT CARDS ARE ALSO NEEDED FOR THE FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION!

Please consider purchasing GIFT CARDS for people in need during COVID-19!
Walmart, Jewel, and Local Restaurant Gift Cards are available!

Click " HERE " for information on how to purchase gifts cards from the TRIP program.
Our next order date is Friday, June 26, 2020 at 8:30 AM in the Church Parking Lot by Door A.
Please e-mail Amy Buonassisi at amybuonassisi@gmail.com if you are placing an order.

NEED SOME HELP AROUND THE HOUSE?
A reminder that if you need some help around the house or are unable to get to the grocery store, please email Dave Thomas @ southbranch0604@gmail.com (or, if emailing is not an option, call Dave’s mobile at 312-576-9421).

Given our state’s shelter-in-place situation, one of our members will do their very best to shop for you SAFELY if a detailed grocery list is provided. Members who are willing and able to shop for you will wear gloves and masks when shopping and will only purchase packaged goods (e.g., only fruits and vegetables that are wrapped.) Groceries can be delivered to your home and a receipt can be provided so you can reimburse with cash or check upon delivery (we will try to phone you in advance). In your email or phone call to Dave, please provide your email address, mobile and/or home phone number and home address. Be as specific as possible in your item descriptions and let us know one store where, ideally, you would like us to shop. 

A BIG THANK YOU FROM BEDS PLUS!
On behalf of all of us at BEDS Plus Care, I am writing to thank you for helping to feed our clients during our COVID-19 emergency response. Since March 16, we have provided meals every day to 365 unique clients, including guests at our consolidated shelters, vulnerable individuals and families sheltering-in-place at area motels, and people living in supportive housing whose mobility was further constrained by the virus. This has been a formidable challenge, greatly aided by your generosity. Once again, we at BEDS Plus are awed by the outpouring of support from our community.
 
Thank you to our St. John's Family for your continued generosity. Through our COVID Meals Ministry we have been able to participate and provide a few meals each month, serving hundreds of clients on behalf of St. John's.
 
God is Good!