With school underway, several of Messiah's One Mile Mission schools have needs that Messiah has the opportunity to help fulfill.

Steve Friebel writes:

The Messiah family has had a tradition of providing food items for the Columbia River High School Food Pantry. Each year the number of students who access the Food Pantry increases. River students will typically obtain food items for their younger family members as their schools may not have this option on their campus.

I usually sub as a principal at River a few days per month and I am always proud to hear the gratitude of River staff who work directly with these students. They are so impressed that Messiah takes such good care of their students. Whenever they thank me, my response is, "Well, that's what we are supposed to do."

Following are Items that are needed most. Thank you in advance for your care, love and help.

• Oatmeal (flavored packs)
• Cereal
• Canned juice
• Canned milk
• Frosting
• Brownie mix
• Cake mix

Additionally, Jason Lee Middle School is in need of the following items. Donations may be brought to any worship service or the church office during regular business hours. 

Jason Lee Middle School items

• Fidgets
• Soccer balls
• Basketballs
• Footballs
• Wall Balls
• Any school supplies, but especially spiral notebooks (college-ruled preferred)
• Adult size hoodies and warm winter coats

Thank you for your support of Messiah's One Mile Mission to help provide children attending school within one mile of both of Messiah's campuses has everything that they need to learn!