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At Sun Valley, we believe we are never more like Jesus than when we give and when we serve. Serving opens our eyes to the needs in our world and reveals how God uses our individual stories to connect with others.
If you are part of a Group, we encourage you to serve your community together. If you are not yet in a Group, click here for more information.
Below are some ways you can help meet practical needs in your community.
On the second weekend of each month, we host a week of generosity by collecting non-perishable items to benefit local partners within the communities of our campuses. All supplies can be dropped off at your campus during all weekend services on the weekend of the second Sunday of the month. Find your campus' partner organization and supply list below!
Water bottles Soft granola Bar or cereal bar Fruit snack or applesauce cup Crackers with peanut butter or cheese Food items in easy-open cans or pouches Socks Hand wipes Pack of Kleenex Sunscreen Maxi pads Toothbrush and toothpaste Nail clippers Band-Aids Chapstick Comb or small brush Mints, cough drops or gum
Baby Food Bottled Water Boxed Meals Canned Fruits and Vegetables Canned Meat Canned Milk Canned Soup Cereal Dried or Canned Beans Fruit Juice (Plastic or Boxed) Macaroni and Cheese Oatmeal Peanut Butter and Jelly (Plastic Jars) Rice and Rice Mixes Toiletries
Box Macaroni & Cheese Canned Beans Canned Fruit Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, Spam, Vienna Sausages, etc.) Canned Tomatoes Compleats Microwaveable Non-Perishable Meals Cooking Oil Drinks – Including Sugar-Free Dry Beans Dry Rice Flour Hamburger Helper/Skillet Meal Jelly Knorr Side Dishes or similar Mayonnaise Ramen Packs or Cups Salad Dressing-Shelf Stable Shelf Stable Milks Soups/Canned Chili Spaghetti Sauce Spices/Herbs Sugar Variety of Crackers
All non-perishable foods Canned foods Cases of water
15 oz. Cans of Green Beans 10 oz. Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup 6 oz. Can of Crispy Fried Onions 14 oz. Box of Instant Mashed Potatoes 6 oz. Boxes of Stuffing Mix 1 lb. Bag of Rice 14 oz. Cans of Cranberry Sauce 15 oz. Can of Pumpkin Pie Filling 12 oz. Cans of Evaporated Milk 15 oz. Box of Graham Cracker Crumbs Gift Card for Turkey or Ham
Baby food Bottled water Boxed meals Canned fruits and vegetables Canned meat Canned milk Canned soup Cereal Dried or canned beans Fruit juice (plastic or boxed) Macaroni and cheese Oatmeal Peanut butter and jelly (in plastic jars) Rice and rice mixes Travel size toiletries
Teams of volunteers help sort and pack the food we receive each month. We’d love for you to join us!
There are also many great local organizations making an impact all across our communities. Here are some local organizations with volunteer opportunities:
Midwest Food Bank
Manes and Miracles
Paz de Cristo
Feed My Starving Children
Superstition Community Food Bank
Jose’s Closet
Keep Tempe Beautiful
Is there someone in your neighborhood, a family member, or a coworker who comes to mind who could benefit from a day of service from you, your family, or your group (landscaping, household chores, grocery shopping, etc.)? Is there a single parent in need or a family with foster children you could help support? If someone who would benefit from and appreciate a day of service comes to mind, we encourage you to reach out and bless them!