Here's What's Been Going on at Food for Families This Month!
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US Post Office Food Drive
A nation-wide effort to feed the hungry
On Saturday, May 12th Food for Families picked up 10,690 pounds of food, donated by individuals and families all across the Lynchburg area and hosted by local US Post Offices along with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. People joined in the nation-wide effort, Stamp Out Hunger, by leaving grocery bags full of donated food at their mail box where it was picked up by mail men and women and brought to to be distributed to numerous local food pantries. Thank you to all who participated!
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4th of July Barbecue
Join us in celebrating our country and serving our neighbors!
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Independence Day just so happens to fall on a Wednesday this year. Instead of canceling our weekly Wednesday night meal, we have decided to host an outdoor cookout for the neighborhood, but we can't do it alone. Join us in collectively celebrating the 4th with our Park View family by cooking and/or serving this meal on Wednesday, July 4th. More details on timing and how to sign up will be sent out soon through email. We hope you will join us!
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Wednesday Night Meals
May & June
May 2nd.................................................................................Chestnut Hill UMC
May 9th...........................................................................................Mt. Airy UMC
May 16th...................................................................................Timberlake UMC
May 23rd..................................Canteen Vending Services & Mt. Olivet UMC
May 30th..........................................................................................Well Church
June 6th.............................................................................................Ft. Hill UMC
June 13th......................................................Lynchburg College PA Medicine
June 20th...................................................................................Peakland Youth
June 27th.................................................................................Ameriprise FS Inc.
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Ladies' Night
Women from the community gathered together for a night of fun
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On Friday, May 4th, women from the community came together for an evening of fun and relaxation, hosted by Bedrock Community Church's Women's Ministry. Ladies from different walks of life gathered together to get to know one another, enjoy some delicious food, play games and partake in workshops such as canvas painting, facials, nails, and card-making.
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Ladies enjoyed lots of laughs and most of all an opportunity to make friends with someone they may not have before. One neighbor shared, "I don't get to go to things like this much at all. It was nice to dress up and come out for this. This night really made me feel so special."
One woman from Bedrock explained that "this event really made me to step out of my comfort zone, and I really enjoyed forming relationships with new people in the community."
To see more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page (link below).
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Volunteer Appreciation
Thank you again to all our volunteers!
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On Sunday May 5th we were able to say thank you to our volunteers by hosting a dinner where we played a few games and shared words of gratitude from our director and board chair. Volunteers also shared about what Park View has meant to them, and how it has changed their lives.
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We cannot do what we do without you and we will miss all our volunteers who are moving on to new places and new people. We hope that you take with you what you have learned and experienced here at Park View. If you were unable to make it to our volunteer appreciation, be sure to join us next year!
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New Facebook Page!
Park View Community Mission now has a new and active Facebook page where you can follow us for updates, events and current needs. Leave us a review or engage in our posts. Click the link below to follow along!
@parkviewcommunitymission
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Getting Ahead at Park View
What is Getting Ahead?
Getting Ahead is an 8-week long program (held twice a week) for individuals living in poverty. It is a nationwide program provided by the
Aha Process
and taught by trained facilitators. Getting Ahead is a vigorous learning program that invites individuals to investigate things in their personal lives and their community to find what factors may be contributing to poverty, and how to actively make changes in their lives that will lead to a more prosperous life; financially, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
What can you do?
Neighbors are in need of mentors to walk along side them throughout this 8 week long course. The class will be starting on June 5th and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-1pm. Encouragement and support is needed from individuals in the community to ensure students' success through committed and caring relationships. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or providing transportation for students, call us at 434-333-5162.
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Did You Know???
That $10/ month can provide a family with this much food?!
Food for Families is currently providing an average of 750 families each month with supplemental groceries and essentials. We are blessed to receive an abundance of food from our partners at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Walmart and Food Lion at no cost! But in order to fill our pantry with this food, we need your financial support to help with heating and cooling expenses, food refrigeration, utilities, vehicle maintenance, and operations. Please consider how you can financially support Food for Families to ensure a family in need can get fresh food this month, as well as clothing and personal care items like soap or diapers.
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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, Hand soap, Laundry Detergent
Food Items:
Hamburger Helper, Rice, Macaroni & Cheese, Stuffing, Canned Meats (tuna, chicken), Canned fruit,
Chef Boyardee, Peanut butter Jelly, Juice.
Clothing:
Men's clothing,
Women's clothing
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Blankets
Coffee Ministry:
Coffee filters, coffee grounds, coffee creamers
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Collective Concert to Support Food for Families
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Earlier this month, music groups and worship teams from a number of churches including; Mt. Olivet UMC, Forest Road UMC, Hyland Heights Baptsist Church, Bedrock Community, and The RAMP International Church. The night was a Spirit-filled experience of diversity and unity all in one. Anyone from the community was welcome and over $600 in donations were given to support Food for Families. It was a n unforgettable night, and one in which Park View hopes to have again soon.
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Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves
~ Romans 12:10
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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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