Preparing the Way: Advent Dignity Food Drive
Advent Sundays, November 29 – December 20
This Advent, as we pray for God to tear open the heavens and meet us as we are, the Diversity and Inclusion Ministry (DIM) invites you to share in a food drive for the Lynnwood Food Bank.
Every person bears God-given dignity, and dignity shows up at the table: in food that is nourishing, of good quality, and familiar to the traditions of those who receive it. Each Sunday pairs a high-demand staple with culturally familiar foods, chosen with care so that neighbors can find something that feels like home.
Collection Schedule (Advent Sundays):
Nov 29: Canned chicken or tuna (packed in water, low sodium); fish sauce, sesame oil, gochujang/chili paste
Dec 6: Peanut and nut butters; couscous, rice noodles, basmati rice, masa flour
Dec 13: Canned fruit in 100% juice or applesauce (no added sugar); lentils, dried beans, shelf-stable tofu
Dec 20: Canned vegetables (low sodium); honey, evaporated or condensed milk
Our Values in Action
This drive is more than charity. It is one way our values take shape in daily life:
Inclusion: Extending radical hospitality so that those on the margins feel seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Justice: Providing essential, high-quality goods that honor the inherent dignity of every person.
Diversity: Respectfully collecting culturally familiar items that reflect the many communities our local partners serve.
Celebrate + Advocate + Collaborate
Through this shared effort, we will:
Celebrate the God-given dignity of every person.
Advocate by meeting hardship with concrete support.
Collaborate with the Lynnwood Food Bank so that our gifts are effective, responsive, and empowering.
Thank you for helping create a community where everyone belongs and is supported. I look forward to sharing this Advent journey with you.
Other Ways to Take Action:
Donate to NIN essentials drive (Will need a link to the drive announcement)
Volunteer at the Lynnwood Food Bank
