Our Faith In Action
Five Loaves & Two Fish
Five Loaves & Two Fish Community Lunches are held on the second Saturday of each month from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Volunteers prepare the food and extend fellowship to the attendees. Currently this is a drive thru event due to the pandemic.
Trinity is teaming up with Exodus World Service again to provide a welcome pack consisting of basic household items as well as some basic food staples for another refugee family from Afghanistan that will be settling in our area.
As the devastating crisis in Afghanistan continues, families from this country and other war-torn countries are being resettled in Chicago. Exodus volunteers are welcoming 15 refugee families this month with many more expected in the upcoming future.
Please be advised that we need new, unused items. By gifting new items, we show respect and provide dignity. An itemized sign-up list is available on SignUp Genius and the link is below.
Here is the link to sign-up for whatever donation you would like:
We will be collecting donations starting Sunday, September 12 thru Sunday, October 10. Donations may be dropped off at the church office. Please contact David Swanson: daveswan99@aol.com or Teri Prokes: terip97@aol.com if you have questions or concerns.
Afghan interpreters risked (and often gave) their lives in support of American and allied forces. They should be considered in a class similiar to our veterans, as they often shared mortal danger with our troops, and many suffer from symptoms of PTSD.
Community
Backpack Project
Trinity provides food on weekends and holidays to five students at Algonquin Middle School.
Food donations can be placed in the grey container in the Narthex.
Community Backpack Project Food Items: Approximate Weights
15 oz. Canned Pasta and Meat (Spaghettios, Beef Ravioli, etc.)
10 oz. Canned Soup
7 oz. Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
15 oz. Canned Beef Stew/
Chicken Stew/
Chicken ala King
4-5 oz. Canned Sausages, Tuna, and Chicken
Oatmeal Packets
1 oz. Individual Cereal Boxes
Individual Fruit Cups
15 oz. Canned Fruit or Vegetables
6 oz. Juice Boxes
Packets of Powder Milk
to make 1 Quart
12 oz. Snack/Granola Bars
15 oz. Packets of Peanut Butter Crackers
1 oz. Packages of Chips, Pretzels, Doritos, and Takis
2 oz. Individual packages of Cookies
1-2 oz. Individual packages of Fruit Snack Pudding Cups
8 oz. Individual packages of Rice Krispie Treats
16 oz. Plastic jar of Peanut Butter
16 oz. Plastic jar of Jelly
The office will accept gift cards to Aldi, Costco, Mariano’s, Walmart and Sam’s Club, or monetary donations as well.
Prayer Chain
Members offer prayer for those who ask for God's intervention. Please send your requests to office@trinitydesplaines.org
Good News Garage
Accepts donated vehicles which then are repaired and cleaned, and given away to people in the community in need of a vehicle. Trinity pays for the title transfer and a full tank of gas.
Christmas Gifts for Children in Need
Send a check for $25 for each child you would like to help to the church office and a $25 gift card will be purchased and given to a child in need.
Communion Ministry Program
Delivering God's work & communion to homebound.
School Supplies Drive
School Supply Drive For a Local Elementary School
Meals on Wheels
Deliver meals to neighbors.
Emergency Fund to Help Homeless
Trinity's Emergency Fund plays a role in helping people make it through difficult times. We may provide a Gift Card to a local grocer, gasoline from a nearby gas station, a prescription at a nearby pharmacy, or assist with transportation needs through Metra or CTA
Des Plaines Self-Help Closet & Food Pantry
Ongoing food donations accepted in the Narthex.
