Help Alleviate a Lack of Resources
As you may have heard, SNAP benefits have been delayed and reduced as of Saturday, November 1. This means that people inside and outside of our church family may begin to experience food insecurity this month. As followers of Jesus, this is an opportunity to step in and help alleviate a lack of resources in our community. Below are a few ways we ask that you step in to help at this time:
Donating Food Resources
On Sunday, November 9, and Sunday, November 16, we will have bins in the lobby that we can fill with items to bring to Metro Caring, a local organization helping with supplemental resources. Below, you will find a list of helpful items to contribute. These bins will be in the Lobby and in the Park Kids check-in space. You can also give directly to Metro Caring here. Often, financial gifts of this kind can go further in purchasing food items at wholesale and bulk prices.
What could you bring?
- Canned Food (Like Tomato Sauce, Canned Fruit, and Vegetables)
- Rice, Pasta, Masa Flour, Oatmeal, Nuts
- Canned Chicken, Tuna, and other forms of Protein
- Cooking Oils, Spices, Soy Sauce, and other packaged items
- Diapers, Toiletries, Soap, and Feminine Products
Supporting Our Local Outreach Partners
Two of our local outreach Partners have opportunities for us to support the individuals they serve who benefit from SNAP.
CrossPurpose, a local organization working to alleviate economic and spiritual poverty through development programs, has a fund that will be distributed to participants of its programs to help cover the costs of supplemental benefits in this season. You can contribute to that fund here.
Hope House Colorado, an Arvada-based organization working to empower teen moms, has opportunities to make meals and bags for moms and kids. You can learn more, contribute, and sign up to help here.
Advocacy in Prayer
We want to be advocates for others by both meeting physical needs and by interceding in prayer on behalf of those who may be suffering. Join us in praying for our government, communities, and those who are feeling this ache right now.
If you have questions on ways to help, please contact Calden Scranton, Director of Missions and Outreach, at calden@parkchurch.org. If you need immediate help or care in any way, please visit parkchurch.org/care to request immediate help.
