WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Reaching Out to Neighbors Near and Far in Time of Need.
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PRODUCE WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 9:00
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Weekly Calendar (November 18 - November 22)
Monday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - FOOD DISTRIBUTION; CLOTHING CLOSET OPEN
Monday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - INFANT RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Tuesday - CLOSED
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION
Wednesday - 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM -FOOD DISTRIBUTION; CLOTHING CLOSET OPEN
Wednesday - 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM - INFANT RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Thursday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - FOOD DISTRIBUTION; CLOTHING CLOSET OPEN
Thursday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - INFANT RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Friday - CLOSED
Walnut Street Baptist Church Community Ministry is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
Community Ministry Receives $5000 Grant from Dawn Foods
The Community Ministry was recently awarded a $5000 grant from Dawn Foods for freezer/refrigeration upgrades. This is a blessing as one of our freezers had just quit running! The grant will be used to purchase a new freezer to replace it as well as additional freezers/refrigerators to upgrade our capacity to serve our neighbors. The number of individuals the ministry is serving has increased by approximately 200-250 during the last year.
Dawn Foods is a family owned, global bakery leader that has been creating high-quality bakery ingredients and products for nearly 100 years. Their customers include bakeries, supermarkets bakeries, manufacturers, and food services.
Thanks go to the Dare to Care staff for alerting the ministry of this grant opportunity.
Neighbors Choose Fresh Fruits and Vegetables During Wednesday Morning Distributions
Wednesday morning produce deliveries are always a delightful surprise as the items depend on what is freshly delivered to Dare to Care from stores and farmers. Potatoes, carrots, watermelon and strawberries are just a few of the surprises we can expect. Neighbors line up to get first choice of the delivery. Come join us every Wednesday morning 9-9:30 am.
Donate to Community Ministry While Buying Groceries at Kroger
Did you know you can donate to the Community Ministry when you buy your groceries? If you shop for groceries at Kroger, here’s a way to help at no cost to you. To do this, set up a digital account using your Kroger Card by going to kroger.com. Sign in to your account and scroll to the bottom of the page. Under the COMMUNITY column, click Kroger Community Rewards. That link will take you to the directions to set up Kroger Rewards on your account. When prompted for the organization, search for Walnut Street Baptist Church CSM/IRP or the code VP528. Select and save. When you shop, the Walnut Street name will appear at the bottom of your receipt. The Community Ministry quarterly receives a check of a percentage of everything that you buy. You can also call customer service (1-800-576-4377) to set up your account. For assistance or additional information, contact Janet Pearson.
TIME - Your Most Generous Donation
UPDATED LIST OF VOLUNTEER OPENINGS
Thanks to the generous gift of time from members and friends of Walnut Street, several of our essential volunteer positions have been filled. For the first time, there are eight strong gentlemen on site to unload the food delivery truck! However, we are still in need of more who are willing to give time to this mission. The specific positions now open in our various departments are listed below. Volunteers may choose the time and day that best fits their schedules. If you are looking for an opportunity to help others, please consider joining us.
Office - Front desk persons (Welcome clients and input information in computer) Spanish speaker/translator needed; Mondays - 10-1 and Thursdays - 10-1 (1st and 3rd weeks of the month)
Intake persons (Complete forms with clients and discuss specific concerns) - Thursday - 10 am-1 pm (1st, 3rd and 4th week of month)
Clothing Closet - Shoppers (Assist clients in selecting clothing) - Monday - 10 am-1 pm; Wednesday - 4:30 -7 pm
Infant Resource - Volunteers to register clients, distribute infant necessities and sort clothing - Fill in as needed during all open hours.
October Assistance Report
The number of people living in food insecure households in the United States grew drastically in 2023. In the U.S. 1 in 7 people, including 1 in 5 children live in food insecure households. The Community Ministry statistics for the month of October are local proof of that national trend. During October, the WSBC Community Ministries provided food for 939 individuals (the highest number of individuals ever served), produce for 741 individuals, personal care hygiene and/or household items for 144 homes, and clothing for 245 individuals (including 105 new clients). The Infant Resource Mission provided necessities for 83 babies and toddlers.
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25: 34-40 New Internationaal Version