OUTHOUSE CHALLENGE

Area Food Pantries Need Our Help!

Did you know that food stamps do not cover paper products and toiletries?

Many years ago, a request for a roll of toilet paper was made to Joseph Folckemer, pastor of the Hillview American Baptist Church in Baldwinsville.

This inspired Pastor Joe to establish an “Outhouse Challenge”. 

He built a rustic outhouse that traveled to various churches to encourage parishioners to donate toilet paper to the Baldwinsville Food Pantry.  Over the years this project grew to include other paper products and toiletries, none of which are covered by food stamps.

 Recently, a local Boy Scout, Lukas Ryan, built a beautiful new outhouse for his Eagle Scout project.

It is relatively lightweight and easily transportable on its custom-made dolly.  If your church or organization is interested in participating in this worthwhile project,

call St. Augustine’s at 315-638-0585

REQUESTED ITEMS

            Toilet paper                          Disinfectant wipes                     Toothpaste

                 Paper towels                         Disinfectant spray                      Toothbrushes

             Tissues                                   Dish soap                                       Mouthwash

               Laundry soap                        Liquid hand soap                          Dental floss

            Fabric softener                    Bar soap                                           Shampoo

             Dryer sheets                         Hand lotion                                     Conditioner

            Deodorant                             Toilet bowl cleaner                       Body wash

Food pantries cannot accept used items.  Donations must be new and unopened.