Holiday Giving Network
8,000 meals provided in the 2012 holiday season
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 01-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
It happened again this year; on a day when I least expected it in mid-December. It was just a voice on the other end, but I couldn’t help tearing up when she told her story. Getting out of an abusive marriage, couch surfing at friend’s...
1,000 Kent County families waiting for Christmas meal
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 12-04-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Access Pantry Network has completed registration of families for Christmas food and is in need of over 1,000 more providers to shop for and deliver all the food items needed for a family to create a delicious Christmas meal. This is a daunting...
Start a new tradition this year
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 11-01-2012 under NONPROFITS
Dozens of individuals wait in line outside of United Church Outreach Ministries (UCOM) on a cold and rainy day in November, eager for the food pantry and community center to open and welcome them into the warmth of its cheery environment. It’s...
You Can Help Feed Over 7,000 Families this Holiday Season
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Holiday Giving Network was formed to match congregations, individuals, groups, or businesses that can provide food with persons who need extra food for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last year over 7,000 families signed up to receive a holiday meal...