As the number folks suffering from food insecurity grows by the day we at St. John’s plan to help the community respond to that growing need.
Starting in May, on the first and third Wednesday of every month, we’ll be collecting donations of food at the church and taking them to the Food Bank at New Milford Social Services (on the first Wednesday) and to Our Daily Bread at the United Methodist Church (on the third.)
Here’s how it’ll work. We’ll have a van or truck parked on Main St. in front of the church from 10 AM to noon on those days.
Bring your donations in the trunk or rear compartment of your car, pull in behind the van, or as close as possible, and volunteers will do the rest.
You won’t need to leave your car or open the window (though friendly waving is encouraged!)
We, of course, will need people to make this happen. It’s not a big time commitment and the more volunteers, the more we can spread it out.
Please consider helping out and if you decide this outreach opportunity is for you, please call or email Pastor Jack.
For those who choose to donate food, here’s a shopping list from the New Milford Food Bank.