Weekender Backpack Ministry Packing
Join Weekender Backpack Ministry in the fight against hunger by packing bags of easy-to-prepare food on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in rooms 5 and 6! Our final packing date of the season is Wednesday, May 14.
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Refill the Breadbox in May for Hunger, Inc.
Resurrection’s Breadbox needs your donations to help refill the shelves and support Hunger, Inc., a nearby pantry serving Perry Township and Beech Grove. Donations of elbow macaroni, spaghetti, and white long-grain rice are always needed for Second Helpings.
Pack Away Hunger Event
Save the date and sign up by Sunday, Dec. 1 to help with Resurrection’s Pack Away Hunger packing event on Saturday, Dec. 7, 9-11:30 a.m. in Resurrection Hall. Sign up online or contact Morgan Tatum for more information.
Ending Hunger 101: Changing the Systems
Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ (8300 S Meridian St, Indianapolis): Hunger is increasing dramatically, and big picture actions are needed. Come explore the systemic issues contributing to food insecurity with Ending Hunger 101: Changing the Systems.
Donate Peanut Butter for Weekender Backpack Ministry
Resurrection’s Weekender Backpack Ministry is collecting 16-28 oz. plastic jars of peanut butter to send home with students over fall break. Drop off peanut butter in the Breadbox, in the church narthex, or ship directly to Resurrection
Donate Funds to Help Buy Scholastic Books for Kids
Donate to the Weekender Backpack Ministry to provide a $5 scholastic book for each child this Christmas. Donation envelopes are available in the church narthex. Weekender is also continuing to collect 16-28 oz. plastic jars of peanut butter for winter break.
Shred & Spread: Shredding Event Hosted by Thrivent
RLC member, Scott Poore, and his Thrivent team are hosting an outdoor paper shredding event at RLC Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m – noon to benefit RLC’s Weekender Backpack Ministry. Includes free onsite shredding, refreshments, and a chance to win a Thrivent Action Team gift card. Please bring a donation of 16 oz. jars of peanut butter.
RLC Mission Endowment Fund Supports Interchurch Food Pantry
Resurrection’s Mission Endowment Fund has again helped Resurrection live into the Core Value of Being Christ within Our Community by providing a grant to the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County.
Second Helpings: Volunteer and Donate Pasta
Second Helpings, a long-time partner of Resurrection and RLC’s Friday Community Meals, is looking for volunteers and pasta donations. Learn how you can become a volunteer and how you can donate pasta during November.
Add Your Name to Second Helpings’ Emergency Volunteer Waitlist
Second Helpings provides meals to thousands of our neighbors in need each day, and that need is growing due to the impact of COVID-19. Second Helpings needs people to join their on-call volunteer waitlist. Get details and signup.