Mount Joy Food Bank, Faith Homes of Donegal
By pastorkatie • Jul 22nd, 2010 • Category: Local Missions
In the book of Matthew, Jesus says to the crowd, “for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.”
Currently our society is facing tough economic challenges. While we often think that we do not have people who are in need, the truth is that in our community we are seeing more and more people who use the Food Bank or Mount Joy Helping services.
Here at Trinity we receive one call every day asking if we are able to help a person who is in need. Historically our congregation has been very giving of food, clothes, and other personal needs even during economic crisis.
Currently the church is unable to provide monetary assistance to people who are in need, but we are asking members to donate health items and household cleaning items.
We will use the donated items for Faith Homes of Donegal and also for people who come in asking for donations.
These items, while they will not be able to pay a light bill, will be able to provide for some of basic needs. These items will allow for someone to use the money on other bills and needs, instead of those essential items.
If you are able to donate any of these items, please drop them off by the back glass doors. There is a bin marked Health/Beauty/Household Items for these donations.
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