Outreach – April 2024

We will collect gently used/new children’s books from 21 April to 5 May. The books will go to the food bank to give to clients and their families.

Once again, we’re collecting new/gently used items for the Household Items Giveaway at the beginning of May. Items are due to St. Martin’s by Monday, 29 April.

The Food Bank is in great need of food items, paper goods, and toiletries for our neighbors in Somerset County. Cash and checks are also greatly appreciated. There’s always a container on the stairs leading up to the choir loft.

Any questions, please contact Kathy Shanklin.

Outreach – Easter 2024

We are collecting items for Easter Baskets. There will be a plastic bin in the coat room for these donations. We need everything you can think of! Baskets, grass, candy, toys, etc. Thank you for your help!

Angel Tree 2023

The Angel Tree will return to St. Martin’s on November 19 in the undercroft. 

Please choose a gift request, print your name and phone (or email) on the sheets under the gift number, and return the gift by 12/10. 

Any questions, please contact Kathy Shanklin. Thank you for your generosity!

Outreach – Coat Drive 2023

We are asking for donations of new or gently used coats to be dropped off for the next couple of weeks and ending on November 12th, St. Martin’s Feast Day.

There will be a receptacle in the narthex closet for donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Outreach – Giving Network

The Giving Network (Unitarian Universalist Church of Somerset Hills) will be partnering with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on an event on September 15 and 16 to offer household items (dishes, pots and pans, linens, small appliances) free to those in need in the community. We are looking for donations from community service and faith-based organizations in the area to make this event a success! 

Please leave at St. Martin’s by Sunday, 27 August. Any questions, please contact Kathy Shanklin. Thank you.

Giving Network Donation Wishlist

Household and Small Appliances

  • Blender
  • Coffeemaker
  • Dishes
  • Glasses/Mugs
  • Iron
  • Ironing board
  • Lamp
  • Microwave
  • Pots & pans & kitchen items
  • Radio
  • Silverware
  • Toaster
  • Vacuum
  • Box Fans

Linens

  • Blankets (twin/single, full/double, queen, king)
  • Sheets (twin/single, full/double, queen, king)
  • Pillows (bed & sofa)
  • Tablecloths & Curtains
  • Towels & wash cloths (bath & kitchen)

Baby Items

  • Car Seat
  • High chair
  • Stroller