Making A Difference

FARMS Distribution is this Wednesday June 10th, 2-4pm at Bethel Baptist Church, Troy, IL, 7775 Collinsville Rd.

Distribution is a week earlier this month to accommodate VBS at Bethel.

We will post a live feed around 1 pm with items available. See you in line!

Support Our Neighbors: Donation Call for Our Upcoming Charity Auction!
For a small non-profit, every single contribution doesn't just help—it transforms lives. We are gearing up for our upcoming Charity Fundraiser Auction, and we need your help to make it a massive success.

Every dollar raised goes directly toward providing hot meals, vital supplies, and mobile outreach for the homeless and low-income individuals right here in our local community.

To make this auction a hit, we are looking for exciting, unique, or highly practical items that will get people bidding!

🎁 High-Interest Items We are Looking For
We welcome a wide variety of donations, but here are some popular ideas that really draw a crowd:

Gift Cards & Certificates: Local restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, salons, gas stations, or retail shops.

Unique Experiences: Tickets to sporting events, concerts, movie theaters, museum passes, or weekend getaways/cabin rentals.

Themed Gift Baskets: Think "Family Movie Night," "Gourmet Coffee Lover," "Pamper Yourself Spa Day," or "Backyard BBQ."

High-Quality Goods: New electronics, designer handbags, high-end kitchen appliances, or quality outdoor gear.

Services: Photography sessions, lawn care, car detailing, home cleaning, or music lessons donated by local professionals.

Handcrafted Items: Beautiful, unique pieces from local artisans, woodworkers, or crafters.

📅 Important Dates to Remember
To give our team enough time to catalog and photograph everything beautifully, please note our collection timeline:

Donation Deadline: Sunday, August 1, 2026

Auction Dates: Friday, September 4 (starting at 8:00 AM) through Tuesday, September 8 (closing at 6:00 PM)

🤝 How Your Donation Makes a Difference
When you donate an item, you aren't just clearing out a closet or giving away a gift card—you are directly funding a hot meal for someone who is hungry, clothing for someone who is cold, and a vital lifeline to neighbors experiencing hardships. It takes a village, and our community is one of the best.

Ready to donate or have questions?
Please reach out to us directly to arrange a drop-off or pickup. Let’s come together and make a real difference!

Please share and tag anyone if might be able to lend a hand on helping us meet our goals!!

Hey Team,

We have a couple of senior citizens who are in need of some help.

They are wanting to stay in the Troy area. If anyone knows of any places two rent for 725 or less please send us the information.

Did you know that you can make jelly out of store bought or freshly made juice. You can get the juice from anywhere and even most food pantries have it on hand. Which would come in handy right now with school being out.

The Master Juice-to-Jelly Recipe

This method works for almost any standard store-bought juice (like grape, apple, cranberry, or pomegranate).

Ingredients & Gear

4 cups of juice (100% juice with no added sugar works best)
1 package (1.75 oz) of powdered regular pectin
4.5 cups of granulated sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (adds necessary acid to help the pectin set)

A large stockpot (the mixture will foam up significantly as it boils)

The Process

1.Combine juice, pectin, and acid:
Prep stage.

Pour your 4 cups of juice and lemon juice into a large pot. Whisk in the powdered pectin until it is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.

2.Bring to a full rolling boil:First boil.Place the pot over high heat. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil—this means a boil that cannot be stirred down or stopped when you stir it with a spoon.

3.Add the sugar quickly:The sweet spot.Once boiling, dump in all 4.5 cups of sugar at once. Stir vigorously to dissolve the sugar completely.

4.The hard boil countdown:Exactly 1 minute.Bring the mixture back to a full rolling boil. Let it boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Timer accuracy is crucial here for a proper set.

5.Skim and jar:Finishing touches.Remove the pot from the heat. Use a metal spoon to skim off any white foam from the surface. Pour the hot liquid into clean jars, leaving about a 1/4-inch of space at the top.

We would like to send a huge thank you to the Caseyville Firemans Auxiliary for their donation of men’s and women’s items for our outreach. We can’t thank you guys enough for thinking about our u housed community. We will be using these items on our next out reach on June 27th. We unhoused brothers and sister will appreciate it these items.

Thank you Jaimee Bast for this information

PARENTS SCHOOLS OUT🚨🚨‼️‼️

1. IHOP - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal.

2. Denny's - Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.

3. Applebee's - Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.

4. Chili's - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.

5. Olive Garden - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.

6. Outback Steakhouse - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.

7. Red Robin - Kids eat free on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.

8. Buffalo Wild Wings - Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.

9. CiCi's Pizza - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult buffet.

10. Fazoli's - Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal.

Please share and tag your friends and family who might be able to help with auction items. 

Would you like to contribute to your local community while promoting your business? Here's an opportunity to do so. We appreciate your support in sharing this initiative and tagging potential donors. Thank you very much.

This weeks line ups please share it might help someone!