The packing takes place at the RCS Food Bank on Druid Rd. Every year we raise funds to buy, pack, and distribute meals for the hungry. Alfred’s Episcopal churches to combat hunger in our communities. John’s, Good Samaritan, Holy Trinity, Good Shepherd, and Out of 700 children, 670 children are on free or reduced lunch and 15% of these children are chronically hungry (they do not know when they will have their next meal). Belleair Elementary has the highest population of homeless children in Pinellas County. Pack-A-Sack 4 Kids: Fighting Hunger and Food Insecurity one kid at a time! - Ascension Families have teamed with 1st United Methodist to combat the shocking hunger of children within 5 miles of us. In 2014, Peace Memorial Presbyterian will host the dinner. These churches rotate every year the location of the dinner. Cecelia’s Catholic provide a Thanksgiving Dinner to those who are alone or homeless on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Dinner - The four downtown churches, Ascension, Peace Memorial, First Methodist and St. Undies Sunday - twice a year we collect underwear for homeless and children, women and men who cannot afford or do not have access to new, clean necessities.Ĭlothes-to-Kids - gently used and new clothes are collected for distribution to get children ready for back-to-schoolīackpack Sunday - money is donated to purchase back-to-school supplies and backpacks for needy and homeless childrenĪngel Tree - At Christmas time, needy families are given the opportunity to have a special Christmas through our generosityĬlean-Out-Your-Closet - At Christmas time, an opportunity to provide gently used toys and other items for families who are needyĬold Night Shelter - We provide support for those churches and businesses who provide shelter for the homeless when the weather is very cold during the winter by preparing sandwiches and providing blankets and volunteers RCS Food Bank - donate cans of food and other non- perishables that are collected in the church Narthex (entrance) or in the Church Office RCS Baby Food Jars - collect your change to pay for baby food at the RCS Food Bank RCS Haven Domestic Violence program - A shelter for women and their children seeking refuge from abusive situations, sponsored by the RCS RCS - Religious Community Services, is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that provides housing, food and safety for the homeless, hungry, or victims of domestic violence Open letter to Ascension from Father Bill Shiflet on this exciting opportunity! This organization tackles safety problems, low-income needs, and health concerns for the whole community by empowering the local communities to speak to the governmental authorities with one voice. This is a consortium of churches joined together for the common cause of making improvements in our community. Closed on Fridays June-September.įAST (Faith in Action for Strength Together) Shed Hours: 9am-12pm Thursday/Friday/Saturday. Donations are received at The Shed during operating hours or at the church office during business hours. The Shed gives our parish an opportunity to share our "gently used" women's/men's clothing and housewares with those in our community for whom a bargain is a necessity.
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