Trinity Lutheran Church drive collects 2,800 jars of peanut butter, jelly

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MONROE — For the second year, Trinity Lutheran Church's Spread the Good News ministry has surpassed its goal.

Throughout April, the ministry collected jars of peanut butter and jelly. Its goal was 2,000 jars to give to area food pantries.

"Our peanut butter and jelly ministry brought in close to 2,800 jars of peanut butter and jelly this year," said Alison Beeker, chairperson of the Spread the Good News ministry.

Trinity students Adalynn Telycenas (left) and Hannah Finley are shown with some of the collected jars of peanut butter.
Trinity students Adalynn Telycenas (left) and Hannah Finley are shown with some of the collected jars of peanut butter.

In 2023, the first year for the ministry, 1,600 jars were collected. Its 2023 goal was 1,000.

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"This year we were able to help 14 different agencies and food pantries in Monroe. This is a change from last year, when we helped nine agencies," Beeker said.

Pastor Daniel Potts and Alison Beeker stand in the food pantry at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe.
Pastor Daniel Potts and Alison Beeker stand in the food pantry at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe.

Most of the donations came from local residents.

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"We had donations from mostly individuals and a few organizations. Deb's Floral Designs collected and donated peanut butter and jelly for the cause. Altrusa International made a donation, and we had a local grocery store owner contribute 600 jars of peanut butter at one time. Monroe Kiwanis also supported this ministry," Beeker said. "If Trinity allows the drive to be held next year, I'd be happy to help again."

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Trinity Lutheran Church drive collects jars of peanut butter, jelly