Images: Blue Hills Church Food Pantry facebook page

Blue Hills Church in Kansas City is committed to being “A place to love. A place to grow. A place to experience God.” As such, they are also committed to the spiritual growth and development, educational training, economic empowerment, and social advocacy of their local community.

As a part of their commitment to their local community, Blue Hills Church started a food pantry to benefit those in need within their congregation and community. They work in conjunction with Harvesters Community Food Network (another Houston’s donation recipient) and other independent donations.

Houston’s was able to provide Blue Hills with a variety of Monin and Torani syrups, Torani Real Fruit Lemonade, Sipp soda, and Umpqua Oats Oatmeal. The nearly 260-pounds of donations will help fill the food pantry and provide warm/cold beverages for community members in need.

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As the gluten-free diet becomes increasingly popular, we are becoming more and more aware of people who are trying to adhere to a gluten-free diet; Glutenfreeda has taken the guesswork out of trying reading their labels. Their labels clearly state certified gluten free and 100% dedicated gluten-free facility with a seal that appears on all of their products. In addition to being a gluten and wheat free company, all of their hot and cold cereals are Non-GMO verified, part of the Whole Grain Council, Kosher and absolutely delicious! As the months begin to get colder, what more perfect way to warm up, than with a nice bowl of hot oatmeal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

Oatmeal cookies

We are currently stocking their line of oatmeal’s in three convenient sizes. Oatmeal cups in a handy 2.64 oz. container for when you have customers on the go, that just want to grab something quick to take with them; available in Blueberry, Strawberry & Brown Sugar, Brown Sugar & Flax, Cranberry Apple with Walnuts & Cinnamon, and Golden & Brown Raisins with Almonds. We also have available a case of 4/24 oz. bags and a bulk 20 pound case that are offered in plain oats, steel cut oats, and traditional rolled oats. The plain oats, steel cut oats, and traditional oats are great on their own or can easily be “spiced” up with some of your favorite ingredients to create your own new delicious flavor. Adding a little fresh banana, berries, chia seeds, and a spoonful of peanut butter is a great way to wake up your taste buds in the morning! What will your creation be? Maybe you’ll use some Glutenfreeda oats to make your next batch of homemade oatmeal cookies? The possible creations are endless!

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