With the winter season approaching, RVUUF asks for your generosity during its first Sunday Ashland Emergency Food Bank (AEFB) collection during the service this Sunday, Oct. 7.

The following items are in high demand (though cash donations are also welcome):
Organic items, such as Amy’s Soups, Annie’s Mac and Cheese, Paul Newman Pasta sauce
Soups, including vegetarian
Gluten-free items
Chili
Sides such as rice dishes
Coconut milk and other milk alternative
Refried beans
Oils such as canola, olive
Salad dressings
Tea and coffee
Canned fruit

Food Bank information is available on a bulletin board in the hallway at RVUUF, with amounts donated in past months and a list of the folks that are volunteering at the Food Bank on Mondays from September to December. Check which dates you are signed up for or fill in any missing dates.

If you’d like to donate at another time, the AEFB takes individual donations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. The AEFB is located at 560 Clover Lane near Caldera Brewery. You can also donate online (https://ashlandefb.org/). AEFB is a non-profit and gives you a receipt for tax purposes.

Thanks to all for your continued generosity in supporting the Ashland Emergency Food Bank.

For more information, use RVUUF’s contact form to connect with Annette Lewis, the food bank coordinator.