Call for Help

Sunday Friends Volunteers Needed

The Lord’s Pantry

The Lord's Pantry food collection —Hunger is not just a holiday problem. Because there are people in our area going hungry year round we collect the 3rd Sunday of every month. Needed items always include

  • powdered milk,
  • cereal,
  • spaghetti sauce,
  • tomato sauce,
  • canned tomatoes,
  • jam and jelly,
  • mac & cheese,
  • canned soup,
  • peanut butter,
  • Spam,
  • canned chicken,
  • corned beef,
  • canned turkey,
  • ham,
  • salmon,
  • tuna,
  • rice pasta (1 lb size),
  • soy sauce,
  • canned fruit,
  • canned vegetables,
  • cookies,
  • juices,
  • crackers,
  • and baby food.

    • Needed fresh items include apples, oranges, pears, potatoes, yellow onions.

    Food item should be dropped off in the Narthex the 3rd Sunday of the month. In addition, blankets, sleeping bags and warm clothing are also desperately needed and should be dropped off in the Narthex with the food.

    2011 dates include: Sep. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, and Dec. 11.

    2012 dates: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20, Jun. 17, Jul. 15, Aug. 19, Sep. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18. and Dec. 10.

     

    Family Supportive Housing, Inc. (San Jose Family Shelter)

    We are looking for volunteers to help cook and serve dinners (and clean up, too) for the San Jose Family Shelter. The next dates are Jan. 29, May 29, Jul. 10, and Oct. 30, 2011. If you are interested in cooking, shopping, or serving please send an email to the office by the Friday before the event.

     

    Emergency Meals

    Emergency meal providers are "on call" to bring a meal to a family on short notice. It could be families with a new baby and unfamiliar routine, someone with a long term illness, or recovering from surgery. What ever the need our Emergency Meal team shares their gifts with you. To be on the Emergency Meal provider list, or to request some meals, contact the office

     

    Church Families

    Ongoing - The Altier family needs help with housecleaning, meals, grocery shopping, yard work, and home repairs. Contact the church office for the current list.