Neighbor Resources - 5/22/2025

Weekend Warriors

Our Weekend Warrior program is expanding! Not only are we adding fresh fruit offerings, but we are also going from helping 10 families to 15 families each week and continuing through the summer.

Here are the basics if you are unfamiliar with this project: each Thursday afternoon, we deliver bags of kid-friendly groceries to the Washington Township Early Learning Center for preschool families that struggle with food over the weekends when kids aren't receiving meals in school.

This expansion means that we need your help. Could you put together a plastic bag of groceries once a month for these families? Sign ups can be done here and bags can be brought in anytime before noon on Thursdays (fruit should probably be brought on Wednesday or Thursday.). Bags can be placed inside the bins between doors 6 and 7.

Thank you for helping us show love to these children and their families!

Submitted by Deleath Blomberg


Number of Households Served Increased from 2024 at Crooked Creek Food Pantry

The need continues to be high in our community. In April, Crooked Creek Food Pantry (CCFP) served 5,248 families/households. The chart below shows our service to the community from January – April. Unfortunately, the numbers have increased, and we project this trend to continue.

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A "unique" household refers to distinct households, whereas the total households count includes duplicates. Neighbors can visit CCFP twice a month.

These numbers show our collective impact. St. Luke’s UMC is a vital partner with CCFP, sharing time, talent, and resources. We are grateful! Remember, our efforts support children, families, seniors, singles, veterans, and many other neighbors in our community.

If you are interested in volunteering at CCFP, please join us. It is easy to sign up (Count Me In to Volunteer at CCFP). You will meet new friends, reconnect with others, give back to the community we call home, and have fun. Let us make a difference today!

Submitted by Kathy Hahn Keiner