Mission trip to Cavendish, VT, Nov 3-5, 2011
Thursday - Saturday, November 3-5th to help with rebuilding a house in Cavendish, VT. This is part of effort to help with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene. An informational meeting will be held at the church Tuesday, November 1st, at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD
One man's vision for easing the sadness of hunger in the Islands continues to benefit our communities through the food collection process at our church. Each week, the contents of WALLY'S BASKET are collected, weighed and delivered to the Food Bank for Grand Isle/Franklin Counties, located in St. Joseph Church in Grand Isle. For those of us somewhat insulated from the knowledge that such a need exists here, it is a surprise to see several families awaiting the arrival of the food and the person who coordinates its distribution.
It is with pleasure to report that we surpassed the annual 2010 goal of 4000 lbs non-perishable food collected for Wally's Basket! 4050.3 lbs. Many thanks to all who helped make this possible - and more importantly thank you for your help in feeding many Island families throughout the year.
Missions 2011 goal for Wally’s Basket is 4000lbs; Our food is now located at the Methodist Church in Grand Isle. That site serves 35+ families each week- is open every Wednesday afternoon 1-4pm. Judy Ayers who runs that food shelf has passed along these needs:
- Canned meals such as baked beans, ravioli, beef stew
- Canned meat such as tuna, chicken
- Hearty canned soups
- Paper products such as toilet paper
- Toiletries – especially all those sample sizes you may collect from traveling
- Peanut butter
- Beverages, especially juices
- AND Judy said that she would welcome any volunteer help Wednesdays, 12:30-4:15pm
Food for Thought
We served 127 children in 52 families this summer! Soon we will need to start fund raising for next summer.
$10 will provide lunch food and a book for 1 child for 1 week.
$40 will provide lunch foods and books for 1 child for 1 month.
$100 will provide lunch foods and books for 1 child for the entire summer.
Bottle Return - return an extra penny for Missions.
Return your 'for deposit' cans and bottles at Keeler's Bay Variety store, designate the money for Missions - earn an extra penny.