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By Christine Piatek, on behalf of the Food Ministry Imagine a world where everyone had enough to eat, did not go to sleep at night with hunger pangs, could afford the weekly grocery bill for themselves and their families, and could splurge on treats now and again, something many of us consider a second thought. … Continue reading Food Ministry Update
by Marcia Wittmann, Food Ministry Sunday, January 4, was a special day at Westminster Presbyterian Church, an “intercultural, open and affirming, social justice congregation” serving the City of Trenton. The 19th Annual Three Kings Day service honored the traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Dia de los Reyes in a joyous celebration led by the … Continue reading Food Ministry Celebrates Three Kings Day at Westminster Presbyterian Church
By Christine Piatek, for the Food Ministry The September food drive to support El Centro in Trenton collected $811 worth of food. The donation was warmly received, with thanks from El Centro’s Executive Director Robert Hernandez to everyone at UUCWC. Roberto shared that the food bags, made up of our donations, will enable families to … Continue reading Past, Present, and Future Activities
by Marcia Wittmann, Food Ministry Roland (Rollie) Rahn, a cherished UUCWC member and co-founder of the Food Ministry, believed that no one should ever go hungry. He loved cooking, and his mission was to prepare meals for the underserved whenever he could. After Rollie passed away in 2015, Lori, his wife, and Renae and Natalie, his daughters, … Continue reading Roland Rahn Memorial Scholarship Fund Supports Culinary Academy Graduates
By Christine Piatek, for the Food Ministry When Food Ministry co-chairs Mike Muccioli and Jackie Thomas recently shared a few end-of-year statistics with the rest of the committee, we were astounded by the reach of our efforts. On a project-by-project basis, we tend to lose sight of what we have accomplished. In food drive donations … Continue reading Small Acts, Big Impact: Reflecting on a Year of Food Ministry Outreach
By Chris Piatek, for the Food Ministry Our next food drive, on behalf of the Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC), will be on May 4, 11, and 18. Located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, BCOC’s mission is to reduce poverty and partner with the community to provide vital services that help families achieve stability and independence. The … Continue reading News from the Food Ministry for the Month of May
By Christine Piatek, for the Food Ministry Last year’s chili fundraiser for the Interfaith Food Alliance (IFA) was so well-received that the Food Ministry has agreed to sponsor another this year in conjunction with the fabulous jazz band concert on Sunday, December 15th. Right after the 10 am service and before the noon concert (which … Continue reading Hungry Church and Concertgoers Will Love Our Bowl of Chili
By the Food Ministry Team The Food Ministry Team is off to a busy start doing what it can to help reduce food insecurity in our local communities. Thanks to the generous donations from members and friends to the first food drive in September, we delivered canned and boxed food with an inventory value of … Continue reading Nourishing Our Community: Food Ministry’s Outreach and Upcoming Events
The Food Ministry has established relationships with area organizations that fight food insecurity. The FM team has cooked for, organized food drives for, and made donations, including with CFA/FEFT matching funds, to many of them. All these organizations could use additional volunteers for their food pantries, meal preparation, and other food-related tasks. Volunteer opportunities that … Continue reading Food Insecurity Community Volunteer Opportunities
by Christine Piatek, Food Ministry Team UUCWC’s Food Ministry (FM) had a busy 2023. Things are not fully back to pre-pandemic times; still, we were able to provide cooked meals and prepared sandwiches as well as donations of money and shelf-stable pantry items. FM’s work last year included cooking/preparing: FM made donations of shelf stable … Continue reading The Food Ministry Reflects on the Past Year
