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CROS Ministries // This Week! October 10, 2017
A weekly update especially for CROS Liaisons, Board Members, Friends, and V
olunteers
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First Harvey, then Irma, now Maria - these colossal hurricanes hit Texas, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and beyond with an impact that will be felt for months, if not years to come. These record-breaking disasters have already overturned the lives of millions, and the full extent of Maria's destruction remains to be seen.
The survivors of these disasters will have a lot of challenges to contend with, but hunger should not be one of them.
In the aftermath of disasters like these, food is often the most immediate need. Many times, grocery stores are closed or destroyed, as are restaurants, and food previously purchased by families is ruined or unavailable. It is our job at USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to leverage America's agricultural abundance to get food to people in times of need. In the wake of a disaster, we work with our state, local, and national partners to address people's needs during both the immediate aftermath and after stores have reopened.
From our Food Advocacy Partner, FRAC (Food Research & Action Center),
www.frac.org.
Click here for their Legislative Action Center and how to
Take Action.
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These lovely ladies are from Grace Presbyterian in Lantana. They come to our warehouse in Lake Worth several times a month to sort food for our seven food pantries.Thank you ladies for your faithful service! Check out our new volunteer shirts they are modeling. Only $5 per shirt. Please contact your program manager if you are interested. |
Christians Reaching Out To Society Inc.
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Fall Newsletter
for a our 2017 Fall
Newsletter
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CROS Ministries
in your
Will
and Estate Planning
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The Caring Kitchen
Community Food Pantries
Nutrition in a Knapsack
Summer Camp
Gleaning and Food Recovery
Community Advocacy
CROS Ministries
3677 23rd Avenue South, #B-101
Lake Worth, Florida 33461
Volunteers: Do you need a volunteer shirt? Please let your program director know if you want one.
Just $5!
If you would like to make a donation to CROS Ministries,
click here
or contact Gibbie Nauman, Director of Development and Community Relations at 561-233-9009 ext. 108 or
gnauman@crosministries.org.
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WE STOOD IN THE GAP FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE HUNGRY
What a Wonderful Day for a Walk, Sat., Oct. 7!
Thank you to our sponsors - Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, Publix Super Market Charities, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Condé Center for Chiropractic Neurology, The Ice Cream Club, Floridian Community Bank, Merritt Transfer and Storage Company, Inc., Changes Hair Studios, Edwards Electrical Enterprises, and Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach Gardens Foundation.
A HUGE thanks to the Recruiters and all who walked, attended, and raised money for CROS' hunger programs!
Click here for pictures by Leonard Bryant Photography.
Thank You!
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Volunteer Needs
Caring Kitchen - Delray Beach
Traffic Director
A volunteer is needed to direct cars to proper parking areas during peak meal times. Shift time is approximately 11:15 am - 12:20 pm.
Drivers to deliver meals to the Homebound
Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Time Commitment approximately 2 hours, one day per week. Background check and driver check mandatory. After training delivery, time is flexible anytime between 10:30 am-1:00 pm.
Weekday Van drivers
Wednesdays. Approximately 4 hours one day per week to make regularly scheduled stops and occasional random pick ups. Drivers will be trained and must pass driver background check.
From Nov. 1 - 10, 2017
Volunteer Greeters
We will need two volunteers to stand on the east and north side of the property to greet individuals coming to the Caring Kitchen for service and redirect them to the new locations where meals are being served. Looking for two shifts: 8:30 am - 10:30 am and 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
From Nov. 1, 2017 forward
Van Loader
We need two volunteers to help us with loading and unloading the prepared food into and out of the van. Help is needed Monday through Friday from either 11:15 am - 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm. Choose a day and time that works for you.
Community Food Pantry - West Palm Beach
Volunteers needed the 2nd and 4th Fridays 10:00 am - 11:30 am to check-in clients on the computer and pack and distribute bags of food. Must be able to lift and bend and pickup 20-25 pounds.
Community Food Pantry - Lake Worth
Two volunteers needed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to check-in clients on the computer and pack and distribute bags of food. Also, we are looking for one to two volunteers Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 10:30 am to pack food bags before the pantry opens.
Community Food Pantry - Riviera Beach
Volunteers needed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Must be able to lift and bend and pickup 20-25 pounds.
PLEASE NOTE: This food pantry is located at the Port Center building and is housed in the same location as the Department of Children and Families and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department.
Community Food Pantry - Indiantown
Volunteers needed Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Must be able to lift and bend, and pickup 20-25 pounds.
Please contact Jeanette Hemphill for more details at 561-475-7276.
Community Food Pantry - Belle Glade
Volunteers needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Must be able to lift and bend and pickup 20-25 pounds.
Sorting Groups
Sorting groups needed to sort food at CROS' warehouse. Must be able to do a lot of lifting and bending, lifting at least 20 -25 pounds at a time. Monday-Friday from 9:30 am- 11:30 am or longer and weekends too.
Food Pickups
A volunteer is needed to help with picking up food from Palm Beach County Food Bank in Lantana on Tuesday mornings. Must be able to do a lot of lifting and bending, at least 20 -25 pounds at a time, and be comfortable driving a truck.
Warehouse Volunteers Needed for Pick-ups and Deliveries
We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our Lake Worth warehouse for food pick-ups and food deliveries to CROS food pantries. Must be able to lift 30- 50 pounds and be able to climb stairs. Please call Brian at 561-779-7936,
browe@crosministries.org or Pete at
pnoble@crosministries.org.
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| Mission: CROS Ministries serves the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin Counties through community collaborations. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT TO SOCIETY, INC., A FLORIDA-BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NO. CH20251), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE, WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY STATE. 501 (C) TAX EXEMPT #59-1802917. CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT TO SOCIETY, INC. RECEIVES 100% OF EACH CONTRIBUTION, WITH 0% GIVEN TO A PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR. |
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