What is Hope Extended?
Hope Extended reaches out with gracious intentions to families and students at College Park who are experiencing food, housing and financial insecurities. We do this through providing food boxes, snacks, clothing and supplies.
Ways to Join in All Year
Resource a Student
There is an opportunity to bless an under resourced student throughout the remainder of the school year. Each month you can provide a small gift and a note of encouragement for a student. Although you will not know their identity you will know their age and preferences. The gifts are delivered once a month through May.
Monthly Shopping List
📅 Fresh Produce Collection:
On the first and third Sundays of the month (June 1st & June 22nd, 2025), we will be collecting fresh fruits and vegetables for same-day delivery to those in need.
📅 Shelf-Stable Item Collection (All Month Long!):
Throughout the entire month of June, we are also gathering shelf-stable essentials to provide ongoing support for families.
🛒 Stable Items This Month:
Rice
Beans
Applesauce
Soup
Toilet paper
On the first and third Sundays of the month (June 1st & June 22nd, 2025), we will be collecting fresh fruits and vegetables for same-day delivery to those in need.
📅 Shelf-Stable Item Collection (All Month Long!):
Throughout the entire month of June, we are also gathering shelf-stable essentials to provide ongoing support for families.
🛒 Stable Items This Month:
Rice
Beans
Applesauce
Soup
Toilet paper
Karen Patitucci
Karen has been attending Hope Center since gas was under a dollar a gallon. She has been married to her husband Tom for 43 years. They only dated for six weeks before getting engaged! Together they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren and attend many baseball, basketball and soccer games. If Karen could have any superpower, it would be the power to heal. As a lover of nature Karen’s favorite place, she has traveled is Zion National Park.