LET'S HELP OUR NEIGHBORS FACING FOOD INSECURITY!

With the ongoing government shutdown, there’s a grave concern about the disruption of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), commonly known as food stamps.

Providence UMC's Mission Council has been in contact with our food partner, Nourish Up, to understand the potential impact this may have on our community, especially among our 140,000+ neighbors in Mecklenburg County facing food insecurity. More than $20 million in food assistance could be lost in our county if the shutdown continues. To put that in perspective, Nourish Up’s entire annual grocery and Meals on Wheels budget totals $7.2 million.

THIS IS A MOMENT THAT CALLS FOR ACTION:

We are hosting a month-long food drive to help fill the gap for these neighbors who are struggling to put food on their tables. Below is more information on how you can be a part of this mission:

• FOOD DRIVE DONATIONS: Nourish Up has published a list of priority needs. Requested items include canned meats, canned fruits, canned vegetables, pasta, whole grain cereal, beans, peanut butter, rice, and diapers. See the flyer below for more specifics. Donation bins will be located around the church building.

• MONETARY DONATIONS: To make a monetary donation, write your check to Providence UMC and put Nourish Up in the memo. Every dollar will help Nourish Up purchase food for families in crisis. If you would like to give online, click HERE.