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OUTREACH MINISTRY

We believe that "the local church is the hope of the world."  Outreach is Holy Cross' way to enrich the lives of our congregation as they get involved and care for people in Lake Ronkonkoma and throughout the world.  

​​Outreach Events:​

  • Red Wagon Food Pantry (open Tuesdays 9am-12:30)

  • Distribute food weekly and on special holidays

  • Host yard sales to raise money for the Pastor's Discretionary Fund

  • Hand out knitted, pink scarves at local Breast Cancer walks

  • Knit and crochet baby hats for World Vision

  • Knit and crochet hats, mittens and scarves for various organizations

  • Give away 75+ school backpacks and supplies each Fall

  • Easter Love Baskets (special little baskets of candy trinkets and a card) for those unable to get out or have no one

  • Valentine's Love Cans are chock full of "goodies" given to our local Adult Home and Assisted Living Facility and others

  • The Angel Tree at Christmas supports 10-15 families; purchasing gifts, gift cards and many extras

  • Operation Christmas Child of Samaritan Purse.  Creating 75-125 shoe boxes full of gifts for children throughout the world

  • Souper Bowl Sunday (we ask for soup donations for our Red Wagon Food Pantry)​

​​Contact:  Lorraine Stark or the Church Office

631-588-9509 or hclc@optonline.net

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"To not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices, God is pleased."  Hebrews 13:16:

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Needed Items for Food Pantry:

  • Cereal

  • Peanut Butter

  • Soup

  • Jelly

  • Tuna

  • Gravy

  • Mac & cheese

  • Pasta Sauce

  • Rice

  • Stuffing

  • Noodles       

  • Potatoes - canned

  • Canned Pasta

  • Canned Meats

  • Pudding

  • Canned fruit

  • Nuts

  • Oatmeal

  • Cake mix

  • Cookies

  • Cake frosting

  • Hamburger Helper

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Let your friends and neighbors know about our food pantry and how it helps local families weekly.  Perhaps they want to donate to HCLC.​​

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