Food Ministry and Faith Expression and Funding Team Join Forces

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By Holly Bussey, Council for Faith in Action

In November, two ministries within our Council for Faith in Action teamed up to address food insecurity in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Their coordinated effort focuses on two forms of support: collecting specific food items and providing financial assistance to local food banks.

Each week, the Food Ministry gathers, sorts, and delivers donations from the UUCWC community to partner organizations across both states. Monetary gifts, including 50% of Sunday plate offerings, are distributed through the Community Outreach Fund (formerly FEFT) to organizations meeting urgent community needs.

Impact Through November 16

HomeFront

  • 200 donated items valued at more than $600
  • $1,000 UUCWC Funding Gift supporting the Joys, Hopes & Dreams Program

Interfaith Food Alliance

  • 280+ items valued at more than $715
  • $1,000 UUCWC Funding Gift

Chubby’s Food Bank (November 16 recipient)

  • 330 items valued at $918.97
  • $1,000 UUCWC Funding Gift

Additional November Support from the Community Outreach Fund

  • Trenton Microloan Collaborative: $6,000
  • Hopewell Food Bank: $1,000
  • Bucks County Opportunity Council (food support): $1,000
  • TASK: $1,000

More groups will receive donations in the coming weeks.

For information about donating goods, contact foodministry@uucwc.org.
For monetary contributions beyond the plate offering, email faithfunding@uucwc.org.