St. Francis Episcopal Church

Bringing Christ to Denham Springs and beyond

CommUnity Hands - Food Pantry

 

FOOD PANTRY PARTNERS WITH

COMMUNITY HANDS

food pantry

 

 

 

FOOD PANTRY

The First United Methodist Church Food Pantry Outreach has been in operation for many years in Livingston Parish.

On February 19, 2018 it became a partner with CommUnity Hands. The partnership was voted and accepted during the monthly meeting.

The location of the food pantry will remain at First United Methodist Church and the current operations will remain the same. 

St. Francis Episcopal Church has been a sponsoring church for this important outreach ministry for many years. During 2014, St. Francis hosted the Food Pantry for many months during renovations at First United Methodist Church

St. Francis is committed to this outreach ministry. As Christians we are called to "minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy."

 

 

 

Who is CommUnity Hands?

Many hands Meeting Needs
through the Love of Christ

 

"We are disciples of Christ, proclaiming the Gospel by coordinating our friendship to serve Jesus, for the needs of our community; offering help and hope to families in danger of experiencing homelessness, hunger and health issues

 

 

 

Vision

 

Grow our diverse congregations in a unified community effort to prevent homelessness, hunger and health problems.

Coordinate and leverage community resources

Serve the ever growing needs of the impoverished in our community.

Be good stewards of the resources we have.

Spread the word of resources available in the community

Seek to serve both the physical and spiritual needs of those in need.

Strive to empower rather than enable.

 

Goals 

Pool financial resources

Develop library of resources

Offer nutritional education and information

Offer pharmacy pickup station

Life coaching

 

 

 

Volunteer Days for CommUnity Hands

First Thursday      - First Baptist Church

Second Thursday - Hebron Baptist

Third Thursday     - Denham Springs Church of Christ

Fourth Thursday  -  Immaculate Conception Catholic

Fifth Thursday     -  St. Francis Episcopal

 

 

 ST. FRANCIS

FOOD COLLECTION

Bring non-perishable food donations

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

Staples are collected and delivered to First United Methodist Church for distribution to needy families.

FOOD BASKET

 

 

Peter and Gabe

Peter Hawkins and Gabe Sizemore bring food pantry donations during offertory on Candlemass Sunday.

FOOD PANTRY 

 

  Total Households Helped Total Adults Helped   Total Children Helped Total Volunteer Hours
2018 362 726   426 406
Jan-April          
           
2017 1028 2234   1341  1345

 

 

 

For more information contact Midge Magee and Judy Knecht. 

They will be more than happy to discuss the wonderful ministry of CommUnity Hands.

Visit webpage:  www.communityhandslp.org