Kathy Schwinden
Durk Thompson, Executive Director of Churches United for the Homeless, recently sent a note of thanks to Nativity for our monthly support, as well as the following update:
“September is National Hunger Awareness Month. During this month please take the time to reflect on the 1 in 12 people in our community who rely on food support to provide for themselves and their families.
Already this year, Churches United for the Homeless has provided over 63,000 meals to our residents and the community at large. In addition, our food pantry has been able to help 1640 individuals with almost 60,000 pounds of food. Starting on Tuesday, September 15th, we are increasing our food pantry hours of operation from 1-4 hours weekly.
You can help not only Churches United but our entire community by supporting the Homeless and Hungry event the first weekend in October, groups “Trick or Canning” for Halloween, and the third Fill the Dome event in late November. Together we can feed the hungry and share in the gift of giving as a community.”
Watch for more information on hunger in the coming weeks.
