Twelve Days of Christmas Giving Tree
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Traditionally, Architecture Incorporated has put up a real Christmas tree the week after Thanksgiving in our office. This year the company has chosen to do a great non-traditional tree that will help us serve those in need this holiday season.
Sioux Falls Construction graciously joined us in building a Twelve Days of Christmas Giving Tree. Items collected will be displayed on the tree shelves a day at a time, December 7th through December 22. On December 23, Architecture Incorporated staff along with Sioux Falls Construction, will help to deliver all of the items collected to the Sioux Falls Food Pantry.
If you are interested in participating, please review the items requested by the Food Pantry and bring them in to our office at 415 N. Main Avenue, Sioux Falls.
This photo is from Day 3 of the collection. Please check back to see the final tree on December 22nd!
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TREE GIVING
Community Food Banks of South Dakota
7 December - 22 December
Each month, thousands of individuals and families from across South Dakota receive food assistance through food pantries or one of the 500+ organizations they provide food to. Last year, food banks distributed over 8 million pounds of food in the fight against hunger.
One out of every 7 individuals in South Dakota lives at or below the poverty line. Almost half of those that the food pantries serve are children and infants. They also serve:
• Elderly – those on fixed incomes facing health and medical costs
• Working Poor – those whose incomes do not meet their basic needs
• Families who need temporary help due to loss of employment, illness, car repairs, etc.
The Sioux Falls Food Pantry alone provides emergency food and personal care items to over 20,000 people each year.
On the 1st day of Christmas
Toilet Paper – 4 or 6 pack
On the 2nd day of Christmas
Cold Cereal
On the 3rd day of Christmas
Hamburger and Tuna Helper
On the 4th day of Christmas
Canned Meats and Stews
On the 5th day of Christmas
Saltine Crackers – 16 oz. boxes
On the 6th day of Christmas
Packaged Snacks and Cookies
On the 7th day of Christmas
Packaged Chips
On the 8th day of Christmas
Grape Jelly
On the 9th day of Christmas
Peanut Butter 18 oz.
On the 10th day of Christmas
Canned Fruits and Vegetables
On the 11th day of Christmas
Toothpaste and Brushes
Deodorant
On the 12th day of Christmas
Hard Soap
Shampoo and Conditioner
