Posted in Discipleship, Evangelism, Gospel, Life in the Church, Mission, Service, Vision, Women’s Ministry
This is the second of a series of reports by women who served in various ways this past fall to serve the needy and evangelize the lost.
By Julie Roe
What is the Holly Springs Food Cupboard?
Here's a little info about the Holly Springs Food Cupboard: Their mission is to "provide food and assistance to those in need in the Holly Springs community." This year they grow from a 3-room +kitchen house to a huge 4th room addition and a large, very productive garden in the back. Contributions continue to come pouring in from food drives and organizations wishing to help the poor and needy in our area. Last week alone, they cleared 1000 pounds of food! The Cupboard is open for volunteers on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons. Training is required beforehand except for working in the garden.
Volunteer Information
Volunteer training - Jan. training is full, and the next training will be Monday February 11th from 9:30- 11:30. Volunteer opportunities in the cupboard are on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons; training is needed to work in the cupboard. If you are interested in training, please call (not e-mail) Carol 919-557-7503 (limit of six per training session).
Youth Volunteer Day - SATURDAY, January 19th, 10am-12pm - There will be a youth volunteer day for high school and college age kids age 15 and up. They can earn volunteer credit hours for school. Limit of 8 teens. Please contact Susan Little to register: 919-518-6073.
Most Needed Items - large trash bags, quart size zip lock bags, peanut butter, Jelly, fruit juice, broth or gravy, dry beans, 1lb. bags rice, canned fruit.
There is a need for someone willing to take cardboard from the cupboard to the recycling containers. We get a lot of cardboard that accumulates every week. If you would be interested in helping the cupboard in your free time, please let me know, and I will explain what is needed. [email protected].
Specific Volunteer Opportunities:
Fundraising - help plan and participate in fundraising activities. Contact Tony: [email protected].
Transport - pick-up from food drives and drop off sites. Contact Wanda, and she will call you when help is needed: [email protected].
Food Drives - help plan food drives with organizations, neighborhoods and businesses. Help is needed. Contact Karen: [email protected].
Advertising - promote awareness of Holly Springs Food Cupboard. Help is needed. Contact Janne: [email protected].
Building and property maintenance - for more information, contact Bruce: [email protected].
Carol Moran, Co-executive director: 919-557-7503.