Lorain Cooperative Ministry兰合作部.pptVIP

Lorain Cooperative Ministry Officers 2009-2010 Pastor Jimmy Madsen-President Pastor Lee Higgins-Vice President Anne Yug-Secretary John Powers -Treasurer We feed the mind, body and the soul! Member Churches Heritage Presbyterian Church First Lutheran Church Christian Temple Disciples of Christ Christ Lutheran Church First Congregational Church of the Redeemer Lighthouse Methodist Church of the Nazarene St. Paul Lutheran Where do we get the resources? Second Harvest Giant Eagle Aldi Foods Marcs GFS Heinen’s Sam’s Club Apples Various Restaurants Bread Companies Fligner’s Pizza Hut What services do we provide to the Community? Monthly Food distribution First Lutheran Christian Temple Church of the Nazarene Christ Lutheran Church Heritage Presbyterian Lighthouse Methodist Hot Meal Programs Choice Pantry/Community Hot Meal Sites Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas Hot Meal, Easter Annual Free Farmers Market Free Farmers Market Aug. 2009 Christmas Hot Meal Who is eligible? Lorain County residents * * Referrals Given for other Counties Income Guidelines effective July 1, 2009 Why a Choice Pantry Model? More efficient More cost effective Less volunteer time needed More responsive to variety of people’s needs Guests ‘select’ their own products promoting better self esteem How are we funded? Individual Contributions Food baskets for needy families Monetary Equipment Community Participation Red Lobster Martino’s International Cafe Pettiti’s Garden Center Ohio Farmer’s Market Local School District Food Drives Blessing House Freely Freely Pizza Hut Fundraisers with Second Harvest, Burger King Radio Stations WOBL/WDLW Annual events such as Variety Show, Steak Dinner, Pasta Dinner, Crop Walk, Black River Walk etc… Grants Lorain County Community Action Agency Community Foundation of Lorain County Second Harvest Lutheran Thrivent Fund Nord Foundation How do you get involved? Choice Pantry sites Holiday Hot Meals Unload Stock at church sites Collect personal items to