Loaves and Fishes
Time: 3rd Monday of the month
Loaves and Fishes has become the largest server of meals to the hungry in Contra Costa County. Volunteers gather every 3rd Monday for preparation of lunch at the central catering kitchen in Pittsburg and the serving of lunch at a Bay Point location. They meet at the church at 8:30am, carpool together, and return by 1:30pm.
The Souper Center
Time: 3rd Thursday of the month
Contact: Julie Dastic (837-6847)
The Souper Center provides a daily noontime meal to low income/homeless persons. On the 3rd Thursday of every month, volunteers from our church travel to the Souper Center to prepare sandwiches and serve lunch. Volunteers meet at the church at 9:30am, carpool to the center together, and return around 1:30pm. Participate one time or on an ongoing basis.
Blankets for Project LINUS
The United Methodist Women (UMW) provide blankets to seriously ill or traumatized children in the area. Participants work with a chapter coordinator for East Bay/Contra Costa/Alameda Counties. All styles of new, handmade (quilted, tied, knitted, crocheted, fleece, etc) and washable blankets are accepted.
Contacts: Martha Kitajima (735-1862)
Support Homeless Families through Shelter Inc.
There are many people in Contra Costa County who are in need of food and shelter each night. Shelter Inc. provides food, shelter, and case management services to adults with the custodial care of minor children, who find themselves without the resources to access housing for their families.
SRVUMC volunteers to supply meals and miscellaneous supplies for the Martinez shelter during one week each spring. Volunteers are required to prepare and serve meals.
For more information on volunteer and donation opportunities, please call Brenda Mize (820-8757) or Jane Lang (939-2424.)
Fresh Start
Fresh Start is a respite and service center for those who are among the homeless and at risk of becoming homeless. In addition, Fresh Start serves both the unemployed and the working poor. The beauty of Fresh Start is that everyone is equal and all are respected. There is no time limit or restrictions on most of our services. People come to Fresh Start, not only for help, but also for the sense of community and solidarity.
