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.
RLC is hosting a Pack Away Hunger packing event in Resurrection Hall on Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign-up by Friday, Nov. 6 to help Pack Away Hunger and RLC’s Weekender Backpack Ministry pack Nutri-Plenty meals. There are 16 total volunteer spots available, open to any age.
The next congregation-wide packing event is Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. in Resurrection Hall. Our goal is to pack 1,800 bags to get kids through Christmas break! Help the team cover longer holiday breaks by purchasing items from the team’s Amazon wishlist.
After Resurrection’s Weekender food ministry was abruptly put on hold due to COVID-19, we were able to supplement food supplies by packing and delivering the remaining Weekender food inventory to be given to families in need on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1.
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.
Monday, April 20 at Lucas Oil Stadium – Midwest Food Bank, in partnership with the Salvation Army and National Guard, has an immediate need for volunteers (age 14+) to pack 5,000 family meal boxes. Sign up for either a morning shift (8 a.m. – noon) or afternoon shift (1-5 p.m.).
Due to COVID-19, RLC’s Food Pantry ministry is not currently collecting donations. We encourage you to support the work of our local hunger partners, dedicated to addressing hunger needs throughout Indianapolis.
Due to updated guidelines regarding COVID-19, Resurrection’s Friday free Community Meals ministry will provide 100% carry-out meals for the foreseeable future. All items will be served curbside and packed in single-serve containers for distribution.
Donations to RLC’s Food Pantry Ministry in March will be given to Hunger Inc. in Perry Township, helping people who are food challenged. Please donate and drop off suggested items in RLC’s Breadbox outside of Resurrection Hall.
Sunday, March 1 is Bread for the World’s Offering of Letters at Resurrection, the day we write letters to congressional leaders advocating for those struggling with hunger.
