We have completed our second Produce Market on Saturday, October 26, 2013. While the day started cold and dreary, God provided us with his sunshine for awhile to lift our spirits. Even though it was cold, volunteers were ready to lend a hand wherever needed. Representatives from Mid-Ohio Food Bank visited our Produce Market and took surveys from the people getting food. Mid-Ohio was very impressed with the number of volunteers we had and the overall organization.
A special “THANKS” goes out to all of the Ministry’s volunteers especially those that distributed the flyers so the public was aware of this market and to Jim Moore who takes the excess food to the Food Pantry.
This ministry has provided an exceptional experience for me and I believe I can say this for all of the volunteers too! It has brought us together with joyful hearts in the pleasure of being able to provide food to those who so desperately need it.
From my view, I saw members interacting with one another and enjoying what they were doing. On Saturday, volunteers brought donuts and hot chocolate to share; while others made coffee from the church’s kitchen and brought it outside the church for convenience to all. Everyone was extremely helpful from getting the tables and chairs to re-bagging the produce.
This past Saturday at the end of the market, we loaded the excess food and took it to St. James Lutheran to help them as they provide a lunch to the homeless/needy each week.
I look forward to spring 2014 and the continuation of this ministry.
God Bless you all!
Judy Middendorf