Thriving Communities Start with Full Plates

Summer can be a time when food banks struggle. Donations often drop off sharply, due to the hot weather decreasing interest in collecting food, people being away on vacation, and other issues. Yet, this is a time of year when need often rises -- children are out of school, away from the assurance that they'll receive a hot, nutritious breakfast and lunch -- older people are struggling to keep up with energy bills -- and more.

That's why our missions and outreach ministries have prioritized a summer food drive over the past few summers to benefit our local FeedMore. The last food drive just concluded this weekend, and guess how many pounds of food you collected, Christ Church? Go ahead -- guess!

Over 1,000 pounds of food.

That's right -- your generosity means our neighbors will be served through programs like the Kid's Cafe, the Summer Food Service Program, and the Emergency Food Assistance Program.

"I am in awe of God’s Grace moving through CCE," says lay leader Mary Gravely, who organized the drive. Thank you for answering to call to be the heart and hands of Jesus. Way to BE the church!