
Rooted & Rising - Washington Park
Community Food Center
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“Rooted & Rising – Washington Park” Food Drive We have delivered 3,629 lbs. so far in 2023 (formerly United Methodist Children’s Services) 445 pounds of food and hygiene items were delivered on Oct. 17, bringing the total for the year to 3,629 lbs. They served 637 individuals (243 households) in the Community Food Center in October.
The suggested items for December are: flour, sugar, cooking oil; cake mix; gravy (mix, package or jar); and cranberry sauce. Other items are always welcome and will be utilized. Toilet paper is always needed.
***Your donations may be left inside the marked bins in the entryway off the courtyard during the week (M-Th 8:00 am-3:30 pm and Fri 8:00 am-2:30 pm). On Sundays, the courtyard door is unlocked from 8:00-11:00 am, so you may also bring your donations when you come to Church or leave them in the Narthex and someone will take them down for you. *** “Rooted & Rising – Washington Park” staff and their clients appreciate all the food and hygiene items that CUMC continues to donate monthly. Thanks for your generosity and ongoing support! (Keep filling those bags.)
