We know the needs in our community are great in the midst of caring for the most vulnerable at this time. This email contains several service and outreach opportunities that you can do at this time.

*New volunteer opportunities are marked with a ★
★ The National Giving Alliance (formerly the Needlework Guild of America) is once again collecting underwear for men, women, and children of all ages. Donations may be placed in the bins labeled “Underwear Collection” which will be located outside the main church entrance. The collection will begin August 1 and continue until September 15. Help will also be needed on October 6 to sort the donated items for distribution. Contact Sally Burkam for the October 6 time and location, or with any other questions.

★ In June 2021 the 51 jars of peanut butter and 45 jars of jelly you donated helped to provide 1,250 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for those who live with hunger! The generosity of Reformation members and friends once again impacts and sustains life. Thank you for serving our neighbors!
If you would like to help serve weekly with Bread Drop as a sandwich maker or be part of a delivery team, please reach out directly to the Bread Drop Administrator, Lou Farrell at lou.farrell@gmail.com.
Save the Dates – Help set up the Memorial to the Lost
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, September 4, 9:30 am at Reformation to assist in setting up The Memorial to The Lost outdoor t-shirt display sponsored by Heeding God’s Call and Reformation. Volunteers will also be needed on Saturday, September 25 at 9:30 am to take it down. To learn more contact Linda Bucher at lindabucher1@verizon.net. 
It’s time for the Backpack School Supply Collection. We hope to again be able to supply stuffed backpacks to students in the Chester and Upper Darby Communities. Last year we filled just over 300 backpacks. Over the past two years, this has become an interfaith effort with several faith communities joining what was started with the Lutheran Churches in Delaware County.
During the pandemic, all food items in the Reformation Food Pantry were donated for immediate use to Media Food Pantry.
It is time to restock our Reformation pantry for emergent needs. We currently are collecting individual packages of baby wipes, pop or peel lid microwavable soups or hearty meals, juice boxes, single-serving fruit or puddings cups, pouches of tuna, salmon, or chicken, peanut butter or cheese cracker packets, and small bottles of Gatorade. Place all donations for the food pantry in the donation bin located at the front entryway of Reformation. Questions? Reach out to Deacon Beth.
The Citizen Corps of Delaware County (CCDC) is in need of medical and non-medical volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccination distribution. Click below to learn more and register to volunteer.
You can help Caring for Friends by developing “caring notes” for snack bags. Caring for Friends provides meals for homebound and hungry people in the Philadelphia area. Click below to see the instructions to make "caring notes."
Media Food Bank is receiving donations Monday to Friday from 12 noon - 2 pm. You can take donations of basic food supplies, household supplies, and personal hygiene items directly to the Media Food Bank located at First Church Media. Check their Facebook page each week for lists of most needed items.
ELCA Advocacy is working closely on government programs to support those with needs caused or enhanced by the pandemic. Click below to visit the ELCA Advocacy website to earn about the work they are doing, find resources, and links to connect to elected officials.
Are you looking for a family servant time? Do you lead a sports team or group that is interested in serving neighbors? Each Monday and Tuesday there are two opportunities to serve our neighbors at the NE Philadelphia Caring for Friends (CFF) kitchen. Volunteers will assist the CFF chef in cooking, preparing and wrapping hundreds of meals for clients. Shifts are 9:00 am—1:00 pm or 5:00 pm—8:00 pm. Volunteers are asked to stay the duration of the shift if possible. Everyone is asked to wear closed toed shoes and dress comfortably! Masks, gloves and hair-nets will be provided. Volunteers may be expected to use knives or other kitchen equipment. Contact the CFF volunteer coordinator breagn@caringforfriends.org
You can access a full list of our community partners and connect directly to the agencies. Once social distancing restrictions are lifted, our community action ministry team will be busy coordinating site visits and engagement days for many partners on this list.
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