Blue Bag Program

"For I was hungry and you gave me food..."                     

– Matthew 25:35

In memory of Ron and Marge Larson, (pictured below) Mark & Mary Nauman have donated reusable blue bags as a tangible reminder to participate in our parish food drive. On the last weekend of each month, you are invited to take a bag from one of the bins in the back of church, fill it with non-perishable food items and bring it back to church the following weekend. The food donated on the first weekend of each month will be transported to one of our community food banks. Please join in our parish effort to respond to the growing need of those facing hunger in our community.

Ron & Marge Larson (Parents of Mary Nauman)

Where are they Located?

On the LAST Sunday of each month, we will have the bags in the back of the Church for you to pick up after Mass. Don’t worry, each month we will remind you they are there. Center Vestibule, on a stand! 

Mary Nauman, daughter of Marge Larson, wanted to remember her mother in a special way. Her idea was to put a tangible reminder of food-shelf needs in the hands of all St. Columbkille parish members. Mark & Mary wanted to make transporting food to the Food Pantry easier, and give extra help to the First Sunday Food Drive.

Grab a Blue Bag and join in our parish effort to help those in need. The bags are reusable.  Just take them with you to the store, fill them up and bring them back the first Sunday of each month! Please take an empty blue bag back home and repeat the process so that the St. Columbkille monthly food drive is a success!

The Blue Bags are located in the center vestibule of the Church, on a stand (made by Tom Thill).

Quick note about the Blue Bags

Please only use the bags for the purpose they are intended and for this program only. We are in real need of help to fill community pantries to help those in need. If you would like to donate, we really want you to take a bag home with you and use it to bring back items. They can be washed occasionally too, to help prevent bacteria build up! Wash with care so the bags last!

The bags may be filled & placed by the Baptismal Font on the first Sunday of the month.