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OASIS News for January 2019

Monsanto Fund Grant Received for 2019 Children’s Summer Food Program

We feel blessed to report the O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry will receive a $5000 grant from Monsanto Fund to help O.A.S.I.S. fund the 2019 Children’s Summer Food Program. This program was developed to supplement summer food resources for low-income families with school-age children when free and reduced-price meals are not available through schools. Each family with school-aged children visiting the pantry during June, July, and August receive an additional food package to help reduce their summer food costs. Our budget for this program runs about $15 per child and we estimate more than 2000 children benefit from this program.

We are sending a big THANK YOU to Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Bayer, for their generous backing of our 2019 Children’s Summer Food Program. With this grant we are a step closer to reaching our goal of providing needed food resources to low-income families and their school-aged children.

Annual Youth Food Challenge

On your mark, get set, go!  The annual Youth Food Challenge begins in February. After last years close race to the finish the competition is really heating up, so get ready to up your game. Get those grocery bags out and let’s get shopping!

2019 Pantry Scheduled Closings

  • January 1 New Year’s Day
  • April 20 Easter Weekend
  • May 26 Memorial Day
  • July 4 Independence Day
  • August 31 Labor Day Weekend
  • November 23 Scouting for Food
  • November 30 Thanksgiving Weekend
  • December 24 Christmas Eve
  • December 31 New Year’s Eve

Inclement weather:  the food pantry will close if St. Charles, Francis Howell or Fort Zumwalt school districts announce closure due to weather conditions.

Save the Date – O.A.S.I.S. Golf Tournament and Banquet

It’s never too early to get in a few practice swings to get ready for the 13th Annual O.A.S.I.S. Golf Tournament and Banquet scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2019 at Old Hickory Golf Club. This is the pantry’s major fund raiser for purchases of food and personal care items distributed at the pantry, and a really fun day on the golf course. Mark your calendars!

Thank you for your continued support for last year and in the new year,

O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry Board Members

Volunteers Needed for OASIS Christmas Shop

Volunteers are still needed for the OASIS Christmas Shop:

  • 12/08 Saturday – 13 volunteer slots still open
  • 12/09 Sunday –  3 volunteer slots still open
  • Dec 8th Saturday 7:30AM – Noon:  Training + Work Christmas Shop greeting shoppers, helping select toys, carrying bags, and creating a positive experience for our guests.
  • Dec 9th Sunday 12:30 – 4PM:  Training, Work Christmas Shop and help clean up.

If you can help please email Pam Russina at pam.russina@att.net.

Helping Hands for the Holidays – December 13

Helping Hands for the Holidays offers FREE holiday dinners, photos with Santa, activities and games for children, free personal care items, health screenings, winter clothing and access to local community resources for anyone in need in the community. No registration or pre-qualification required. For more information, please call (636) 669-3000 or email HHH@scmocc.com.

OASIS News for December 2018

Four Reasons to Volunteer for a Healthier, Happier Holiday and New Year

  1. Giving of your time makes you feel happy.
  2. Volunteering increases your self-confidence.
  3. Doing good for others gives you a sense of accomplishment.
  4. Developing pride and identity through your volunteer role.

Do something for yourself by sharing your time with O.A.S.I.S. now and in the new year.

WANT ADS – Volunteers Needed!

OASIS Christmas Shop – Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th

Get your Christmas spirit in gear by helping at the annual OASIS Christmas Shop. This All-Volunteer event gives our pantry clients the opportunity to ‘shop’ for donated Christmas toys and winter wear for their family.  Clients sign-up at the Food Pantry to participate in the event which takes place over the weekend of December 7th at Hope Lutheran Family Center located at 1795 Old Hwy. 94, St. Charles, MO.

Volunteers over the age of 18 are still needed to work the following dates:

  • Saturday, December 8th – 7:30am until noon
    Volunteers will be trained then work the Christmas Shop greeting shoppers, helping select toys, carrying bags, and creating a positive experience for shoppers (pantry clients).
  • Sunday, December 9th – 12:30pm until 4:30pm
    Volunteers will be trained, work the Christmas Shop, then pack up toys, and clean up.

Please contact Pam Russina at pam.russina@att.net if you can help.

Pantry Drivers – Ongoing

O.A.S.I.S is seeking two people to do the Wednesday morning Schnucks/Dierbergs food donation pick-up.  This entails pick-up and delivery of food items from the designated grocery stores and takes about 3 hours (approximately 8am to 11am) using an O.A.S.I.S. cargo van. Drivers must have valid car insurance, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift at least 30 pounds unassisted. If you or you know someone who might be interested please contact Mike Wraspir by email at oasisfoodpan@aol.com or by phone 636-723-0037 at the food pantry.

Thrift Store Workers – Ongoing

The O.A.S.I.S Thrift Store is up and running but is short on volunteers. Donated items sold at the Thrift Store is one way the pantry raises funds to purchase food and personal care items for distribution at the pantry. Thrift Store hours are 10am until 3pm Wednesday through Saturday and Thursday evenings 4:30pm to 8:30pm.  If you or your church group (men or women) are looking for a fun service project and can give about 5 hours of your time per week to the Thrift Store, please contact Diana Mayfield by email relyondiana2@gmail.com or by phone 314-583-5599.

Birthday Bag Mission – Ongoing

The Food Pantry is seeking someone interested in helping with the Birthday Bag mission at O.A.S.I.S. This mission assembles a birthday kit for clients whose children will have a birthday during the month. The bags include a cake mix, frosting and a book or DVD for school-aged children. This is a flexible volunteer role where you can create your own schedule. Only 1-3 hours per week and fill-in when needed.  Contact Susan Petrosky 636-922-7421 if you have time to help.

Wishing you and yours God’s Blessings and a very Merry Christmas.
O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry Board Members

OASIS Thrift Store Grand Re-Opening Nov. 7-10

OASIS Thrift Store Grand Re-Opening Nov. 7-10

O.A.S.I.S. Thrift Store has been completely redesigned and updated

  • Expanded furniture and housewares sections
  • Updated clothing choices for the entire family
  • Separate children’s toy section
  • Unique home decorating items
  • Antiques and collectibles
  • Special HOLIDAY items throughout the store

New Thrift Store Hours:

Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Thursday Evening 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location:  1812 Boone’s Lick Road, St. Charles, MO 63301

Taste of St. Charles on November 15

“Taste of St. Charles” will be held on Thursday, November 15, at 6 pm, at the St. Charles Convention Center.  This is sponsored by the St. Charles Rotary.  OASIS is selling tickets at $40 each.  Checks should be made out to OASIS and sent to OASIS with “Taste of St. Charles” written on the check.  Part of the evening’s profit will be donated to OASIS.

OASIS News for November 2018

Beef Donation from Novus International

We are sending a big thank you to Skip Hampton and Novus International for donating 487 pounds of ground beef to the OASIS Food Pantry. Our clients will be delighted to receive ground beef at their next pantry visit.

Volunteer Help Needed

A volunteer driver for Wednesday morning is still needed

If you can help out a couple hours a week the Thrift Store is still looking for volunteer workers.

Do you like to grill? The pantry seeking 2 to 3 volunteers to grill and serve hot dogs to clients on Thursday and Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 11:30am. George Foreman or gas grill.

Visit Taste of St. Charles and Help Out the Pantry

Don’t forget to visit the Taste of St. Charles at the St. Charles Convention Center November 15 from 6:00 to 9:00PM. This is your opportunity to sample food and drink from 30+ St. Charles Restaurants. Tickets are $45 at the door and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry. For event details visit the St. Charles Convention Center web site www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com.

Wondering what you can do to help? Here are ten ways YOU can help your neighbors in need through O.A.S.I.S.

  1. Hold a food drive.
  2. Volunteer during the Scouting for Food Drive November 17, 2018.
  3. Make a monetary contribution by mail or on the web site.
  4. Shop, donate, or volunteer at the Thrift Store. Wed – Sat 10:00AM – 3:00PM & Thurs 4:30 – 8:30PM.
  5. Volunteer during the April Showers Girl Scout Personal Care Drive April 13, 2019.
  6. Refer someone to the Jobs For Life Program.
  7. Sponsor a family for $60 per month.
  8. Volunteer during the Stamp Out Hunger Postal Workers Food Drive May 11, 2019.
  9. Submit the O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry for a Foundation Grant through your employer.
  10. Attend the O.A.S.I.S. Golf Tournament / Dinner Auction June 3, 2019.

For further information about the O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry and Thrift Store please check out the pantry web site at  www.oasisfoodpantry.com. Want details on how to volunteer, email the pantry at oasisfoodpan@aol.com or call the O.A.S.I.S. office at 636-723-0037.

Thank you for your continued support.

Your O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry and Thrift Store Board

O.A.S.I.S.  Food Pantry News – October 2018

$4000 Grant Received from Emerson

Sending a big thank you to our friends at Emerson for sending a $4000 grant to the food pantry. This is a wonderful and unexpected gift that will be used to purchase needed food and personal care items for our pantry shelves. Applause, Applause!

Volunteers Needed!

Drivers

O.A.S.I.S is seeking two people to do the Wednesday morning Schnucks/Dierbergs food donation pick-up.  This entails pick-up and delivery of food items from the designated grocery stores and takes about 3 hours (approximately 8am to 11am) using an O.A.S.I.S. cargo van. Drivers must have valid car insurance, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift at least 30 pounds unassisted. If you or you know someone who might be interested please contact Mike Wraspir by email at O.A.S.I.Sfoodpan@aol.com or by phone 636-723-0037 at the food pantry.

Thrift Store Workers

The O.A.S.I.S Thrift Store is up and running but is short on volunteers. Donated items sold at the Thrift Store is one way the pantry raises funds to purchase food and personal care items for distribution at the pantry. Thrift Store hours are 10am until 3pm Wednesday through Saturday and Thursday evenings 4:30pm to 8:30pm.  If you or your church group (men or women) are looking for a fun service project and can give about 5 hours of your time per week to the Thrift Store, please contact Diana Mayfield by email relyondiana2@gmail.com or by phone 314-583-5599.

Up and Coming Events that Benefit the O.A.S.I.S Food Pantry

Can’t volunteer, well here are two events where you can help the pantry through your attendance and/or participation. These special events go a long way to help keep our programs running.

Taste of St. Charles -Thursday, November 15th 6pm to 9pm.

Held at the St. Charles Convention Center and sponsored by the St. Charles Rotary Club. Part of the evening’s profit will be donated to O.A.S.I.S in the form of a grant for our 2019 Children’s Summer Food Program. Tickets $45 at the door, or available through O.A.S.I.S. Hope to see you there!

Scouting for Food – Food Drive Saturday, November 17th

This is the Boy Scouts annual canned food drive.  Please check your porch for the ‘scouting for food’ bags and remember to fill and place bags outside for pick up on the 17th. This program helps keep our shelves stocked throughout the holiday season and into the new year.

As always, we thank you for your continued support of this worthy cause.
O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry Board Members

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