Here's What's Been Going on at Food for Families This Month!
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Looking Back on This Past Year
8,012
Families Served
19,619
Individuals Served
6,077
Wednesday Night Meals
4,904
Volunteers
18,605
Volunteer Hours
784,985
Pounds of Food
Thank you to our partners, volunteers and everyone else who has made this happen!
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Monthly Numbers Served
January 2018
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Food Distribution
801
Families Served
2,097
Individuals Served
677
Children (18 & under)
1,101
Adults (19-59)
319
Seniors (60+)
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Chase the Chill Annual Event at Park View
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On January 4th, Lynchburg's annual
Chase the Chill
event was hosted througout the city with one of the locations at Park View Community Mission. Devoted volunteers and knitters created over 800 total items (scarves, gloves and hats) for neighbors in need and specifically for the homeless.
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Many local neighbors excitedly came to choose from the handmade creations. People expressed their gratitude for these small donations that make a huge difference in their lives. Often times during the winter months, there are many who go without these simple items or live in homes without heat. Thank you
Chase the Chill
for providing some warmth for our neighbors.
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Women's Bible Study Beginning at Park View!
This coming month, as part of their Women's ministry, Bedrock Church of Lynchburg will be starting one of their Women's Bible Studies at Park View and inviting neighbors to join! We hope that this will be time for relationships to grow, and a place where women in the community from all different walks can share together about life; where they can encourage support and love one another while first seeking the Lord through His Word.
The study will be starting on
February 23rd and will be held on Fridays from 10:30a - 12:30p
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God Story
This past week we received a visit from one of our former neighbors, Zenoba. Zenoba originally came to Park View in the midst of escaping a domestic violence situation. She came to Park View in 2015 seeking help with food, housing, and emotional support. Staff and volunteers at Park View encouraged Zenoba to seek the Lord in all ways, and connected her with different resources. She began attending Thomas Roads Baptist Church and soon found Christ was changing her life. The Lord was providing in miraculous ways and healing many of the wounds that she had been living with for so long. Zenoba would even use any extra food that she received from Park View and did not use, to cook meals for homeless people at Miller Park. Recently, Zenoba has graduated from Liberty with an bachelors degree and has even been accepted to Liberty's seminary graduate program. We are so thankful for stories like Zenoba's that remind us our God is faithful, loving and provides for all of our needs.
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Computer and Personal Finance Classes Provided by First National Bank!
The First National Bank has generously been funding and teaching classes for our neighbors. On Thursdays, while neighbors are waiting to shop, they have the opportunity to attend computer class; a 6 week long program to learn basic computer skills in Word, Excel & Power Point. If individuals complete the class they will receive a computer to take home with them.
Please contact our office with any additional questions!
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Did You Know???
Our Family Nutritionist teaches our neighbors to cook healthy meals using food right from our pantry!
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Coffee Ministry!
While our neighbbors are waiting to shop we want to make sure their time is not wasted. We desire to create a communal space where neighbors can feel safe and warm, enjoy a cup of coffee and and engage in meaningful conversations with one another, staff, and volunteers. Please help us to create this atmosphere; a place for opportunities to encourage our neighbors, bring them hope and make them feel loved! See the list below for donated items that are needed to support this ministry.
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Needed Items!!!
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Most needed
items in
RED
Hygiene:
Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes Deodorant, Shampoo, Toilet Paper
, Shaving Cream, Razors.
Baby:
Baby Wipes, Diapers (all sizes), Baby Food/Cereal/Formula.
Kitchen & Home:
Dish soap, Laundry Detergent
Food Items:
Hamburger Helper, Rice, Macaroni & Cheese, Stuffing, Canned Meats (tuna, chicken),
Chef Boyardee, Peanut butter Jelly, Canned fruit, Juice.
Clothing:
Blankets, Winter Coats, Women's clothing, Men's clothing,
Socks, Gloves/Hats/Scarves.
Kids' Corner:
Crayons, Coloring/Reading Books, Puzzles, Games, Toys
Coffee Ministry:
Coffee filters, coffee grounds, coffee creamers
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The Ongoing Need!
Food for Families, an integral part of the Park View Community Mission, is currently providing about 800 families each month with supplemental groceries and essentials.
We need your help! With the generosity of Feeding America, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Walmart, we have access to food at little cost. In order to fill our pantry with enough food for these families, we need your financial support to help with heating and cooling expenses, food refrigeration, utilities, vehicle maintenance, and operations. We are looking for Family Sponsors so that we can provide what is needed for each of these families. Please consider how you can financially support Food for Families with a donation that is sincerely appreciated.
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Thank you
to all our volunteers who work tirelessly to join us in fulfilling the mission and vision which God has called us to here! You all encourage us to keep on and we really wouldn't be able to do all that we do without you! We appreciate you all more than you know!
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"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for man."
~ Mark 10:45
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Food for Families Staff & Info.
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Director, Food for Families
Assistant to the Director
Staff Asisstant
Office
Wed. Night Meal Coordinator
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Gordy Harper
Rachel Koenig
Sarah Lagos
Steve Mays
Karen Bragg
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gordyharper57@gmail.com
rnkoenig@liberty.edu
parkviewmission@gmail.com
parkviewmission@gmail.com
vette92lt1@aol.com
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Office phone
: 434-845-8468 ext.1
Office Hours
: Wed. 8am—4pm, Thurs. 8am—5pm, Sat. 8am—3pm
Distribution Hours
: Thurs. 2pm—4pm, Sat. 12pm—2pm
Wed. Night Meals
: 4:30—Doors open 5:00—Music & Devotion 5:30—Dinner Served
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