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April 2022 O.A.S.I.S. Quarterly Newsletter

Thank You!

The Girl Scouts April Showers drive was very successful collecting and distributing almost 9,000 personal care and baby items to the food pantry.

St. Charles Borromeo Church held a birthday bag drive creating about 100 birthday bags for distribution at the food pantry. This fun event had each child who donated a birthday bag pick out and include a special toy the bag.

Children’s Summer Food Program

During the months of June, July and August the O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry provides extra food to families with school-aged children who miss their school meals due to the summer break. This year we estimate serving about 600 children at a cost of about $15,000. Monetary donations are welcome as no grants have been received to help with this year’s program expenses. If you would like to donate food items to the program we need: mac and cheese, granola bars, 4-pack fruit cups, and canned meats like beef ravioli.

2022 Stamp Out Hunger – Postal Workers Food Drive

The Postal Workers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive planned for Saturday, May 14, 2022. This is good news for the O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry as this large food drive was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. This is a wonderful opportunity for the food pantry to refill the shelves with canned goods to last through the summer. Please watch for Stamp Out Hunger information from your local mail carrier.

2022 O.A.S.I.S. Golf Tournament – Monday, June 6th

The 2022 Bob Schreiber Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 6th at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, MO. We anticipate 36 teams of golfers for the tournament with13 teams already signed up to play. If you are interested in golfing as a foursome or as a single golfer please go to oasisfoodpantry.com and select the Golf tab to sign up and save your spot.

Thank you for your continued support,
The O.A.S.I.S. Board of Directors

O.A.S.I.S. Thrift Store is Seeking Donations

O.A.S.I.S. News Flash – March 21, 2022

Is that basement storage room getting out of control? Is it time for some spring cleaning?

The Thrift Store is currently seeking donations of small household appliances, regular and seasonal décor, end or side tables, pet carriers, costume jewelry, lamps, linens, and small electronics. Please note the Thrift Store no longer sells or accepts clothing donations. All funds raised at the Thrift Store directly support the on-going O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry mission to increase food-security for individuals of St. Charles County, Missouri.

Visit the Thrift Store, Wednesday through Saturday 10am-3:00pm, or for more information about the store call 636-284-8962 or email oasisthriftstorestcharles@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support.

January, 2022 O.A.S.I.S Quarterly Newsletter

A Look Back at 2021

In May of 2021 O.A.S.I.S. celebrated 31 years of service to individuals in St. Charles County. During the year our all-volunteer team provided over 7,500 hours of their time to keep the doors of the pantry open. O.A.S.I.S. served 2,600 St. Charles County families helping nearly 8,000 individuals. 2021 was a year blessed with tremendous generosity, including food, funds, and volunteer hours. With these blessings and God’s help O.A.S.I.S. continues to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate in St. Charles County.

Youth Food Challenge

Chapel of the Cross, Christ’s Church, Hope Lutheran, Immanuel Lutheran, Living Lord Lutheran, and Our Savior Lutheran churches will be participating in the 2022 OASIS Youth Food Challenge. The process this year will be the same as last year’s challenge. Each church decides when in February or March they wish to hold the food drive. This year the pantry is specifically requesting donations of breakfast cereal, toilet paper, canned pasta sauce, canned fruit, pancake mix, syrup, and hamburger helper. Please watch your church newsletter to find out how to donate to the food drive.

2022 Girl Scouts April Showers

In early April Girl Scouts across eastern Missouri will host the annual “Showering the Community” event. Girl Scouts set up mini collection sites, like a table or booth at participating Schnucks, Walmart or other stores in our area to encourage donations and collect personal care items for individuals and families in need. The O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry is a recipient of the April Showers personal care items, so please give generously when you see the Girl Scout table or booth at your favorite store on April 2nd.

2022 Golf Tournament – Save the Date

Golf tournament plans are already in the works for the 2022 Bob Schreiber Memorial Golf Tournament. The annual tournament is planned for June 6 th at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, MO. Mark your calendars and watch for additional details about the upcoming tournament. Hope to see you there!

Thank you for your support,
The O.A.S.I.S. Board of Directors

Thank you for another successful OASIS Christmas Shop!

We want to thank those of you that volunteered your time, hosted toy or coat drives, or made a donation to make this year’s OASIS Christmas Shop a HUGE success. This weekend we were able to offer, free of charge, shopping for every OASIS Food Pantry client with children.118 families attended; representing 372 children.  Each child received two new toys, a coat, hats & gloves, plus a couple of other treats. Thank you for being a blessing to others that needed the encouragement this Christmas. I hope you and yours have the best of holidays!