Westminster Presbyterian Church
 

DAILY DOZEN ITEMS NEEDED

Toilet paper

Paper Towels

Laundry Detergent

Dish Detergent

Storage Bags (Quart, Gallon, trash)

Toothpaste

Mouth Wash

Bath Soap (bar, or foam)

Shampoo

Conditioner

Deodorant

Body/Hand Lotion

VOLUNTEERS-- We are always looking for folks or groups to be volunteers in a variety of areas as well as daily dozen or pantry food suppliers.  Of course, monetary donations of any amount are gratefully accepted.  They may be made payable to "Bread for Life..." and mailed to:

Westminster Presbyterian

500 Kenwood Avenue

Wilmington NC 28405

--or--

St. Mark Catholic Church

1011 Eastwood Road

Wilmington NC 28403
PARTICIPATION--If you know of someone that might benefit from the services of "Bread for Life...", contact Westminster Presbyterian Church at 910-762-0596 or email us at bread4life.ministry@gmail.com.
"Bread For Life..."

A Gleaning Ministry for Aging in Place Seniors

Claudette Fiskin, M.S.W., Director

email: bread4life.ministry@gmail.com


OUR MISSION

The Mission of "Bread for Life..." A Gleaning Ministry is to fulfill Corporal Works of Mercy:

"Feed the Hungry...Give drink to the thirsty" (Matthew 25:34-40)

This is fulfilled in a systematic manner with full knowledge and understanding that doing such works are considered part of the minimum requirements for Christian discipleship.

 

GLEANING

Gleaning is the ancient practice of harvesting, collecting and gathering leftover or unsold produce from farmers' fields.  "Bread for Life's..." gleaning methods are conducted within the spirit of this practice in the modern marketplace through Ministry gleaning partner relationships and volunteer staff.

 

AGING IN PLACE

Research indicates an overwhelming number of seniors, including 87% of disabled seniors, want to receive their long-term care services (funded by Medicare/Medicaid) "in place" meaning in their own home or other independent living arrangements, as opposed to assisted living or nursing facilities.

   For these individuals, "Bread for Life..." strives to bring the marketplace to them by providing an easily accessible senior-friendly venue where seniors (Ministry participants) are welcomed to pick up their own food and sundry items with the help of friendly and well-trained volunteers who provide hospitality and positive social interaction. OR ...designated helpers can pick up and home deliver program products as needed.

 

FOOD DROPS

    1st Tuesday--SNACS Program--10-11am

    2nd Tuesday--Home Deliveries--10:30am-11:30am

    4th Tuesday--Food Drops--10:30am-11:30am.

**Emergency referrrals accepted during regularly scheduled events.**

   For further information on times and location contact Westminster Presbyterian Church at 910-762-0596, or email bread4life.ministry@gmail.com