CHARLOTTE — Youth taking part in St. Peter Parish’s annual “Teen Serve Week” this month are seeking donations to help them in their summer service projects.
St. Peter Teen Serve Week will be held July 12-16, with the youth helping Catholic Charities’ Charlotte food pantry, Baby Bundles, A Roof Above and the Charlotte Rescue Mission. From 10 a.m. to noon each day July 12 through July 16, people are invited to drop off donations curbside in front of the church, located at 507 S. Tryon St. in uptown Charlotte. Items needed are:
- Catholic Charities Food Pantry: canned fruit, rice, spaghetti sauce, tuna, pasta, toiletries, laundry detergent, paper products, juice, coffee and tea
- Baby Bundles: New or gently used 3-6 month outfits, pajamas 0-12 months, burp cloths, and bibs (no monograms)
- A Roof Above: New or gently used towels and wash cloths
- Charlotte Rescue Mission: hair brushes, twin blade disposable razors, shampoo and toothbrushes
As part of their service efforts, the teens are also busy making face masks and donating them, with 200 masks given to the Boys and Girls Club and Freedom School so far. Their goal is to make 1,000 masks.
— Cathy Chiappetta