You wrote on Feb. 27, 2010 at 8:00 AM
The Food Pantry is always trying to come up with ways to fundraise and help those in need. We are always so busy.
This time me and another lady at the Food Pantry, Gina have come up with another idea to raise money for our Food Pantry, we have decided to have a Fashion Show.
1st Annual Spring Fundraiser
Buffet Dinner/ Auction/ Fashion Show/Music & Dancing
To Benefit
The Bread Of Life Food Pantry
( Serving ,Palmyra, Riverton and Cinnaminson)
Where : Riverton Country Club, Cinnaminson, NJ
When : April 17th, 2010
Time : 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Music by : “Friends” Classic Rock
Fashions by : The Cove - Pennsauken, NJ
www.covebridal.com
Models: You may know some from the Food Pantry Team, Epworth Church, & our community
Tickets : $40 per person/ On sale, February, 2010
Limited Seating, so please order early!
For more info, please contact Julie Scheffler @ 856-366-5240
All Proceeds Go To The Bread Of Life Food Pantry
Helping people in our own backyard
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Christmas Time & How God Is Working Mircales
Dec. 18, 2009
For Christams, as you know, we had everyone make a Wish List so everyone would get something under their Christmas Tree. We had over 200 gifts to give. Many of our 10 Churches, schools, Siniguage&goups bought gifts, donated money, or did gift drives. One lady donated $100, a school did a toy drive, just so many gifts came init was amazing. Our Food Pantry team worked very hard making sure every name got a gift and made sure we had extra gifts incase we had some new families join.
Dispite the the Big snow fall we got in Dec., the same day the Food Pantry was to be opened, we still decided to open anyway. People got their groceries, their roast chickens & the fixings for a Christmas dinner and also their Christmas gifts. Over 75 families came out in that Snow Blizzered, ( feeding around 200 people) some even walked and about 30 volunteers came out too. We had volunteers that came out just to see if we needed help. One man cleaned the sidewalk, some drove the people home who walked there, even 2 guys stood outside all day and gave out the chickens, IN THE SNOW! Kids carried bag of food to their cars and even helped them carry their gifts. It was a wonderful day. Those people were so greatful for everything they got. People were even crying tears of happiness from the recievers to the volunteers. You have to experiance the joy that we got from working the Pantry. As you can amagine the Pantry is pretty empty now. We just found out that the SJ Food Bank, where we shop for some of our food, is not getting a lot of donations or the kind of everyday food we hand out. We get some food from them but 80% will have to buy or have donated. We are now calling on our 10 Churches, schools and anyone else who would like to help. It seems like we just got done Christmas and now in 2 weeks Jan. 16, 2010 it is time again for the Food Pantry to be open, the 1st.Pantry of the New Year 2010. We keep increasing the number of families that come every time we're opened.
Yes, 3 new families did join that same Pantry Day and we did have gifts for them too. By the end of the day all gifts were and extra gifts were gone. These people told us if it wasn't for us they wouldn't be having a Christmas. One lady even told us Now she can put up her Christamas Tree.
One thing I like share with you is how GOD is working with us at the Pantry. As you might have read in my other blogs Thanksgiving we were collecting turkeys to give out. Turkey came from all over, even the day of the pantry people kept dropping them off. We had big ones and small ones all sizes. After the day befor the Pantry was to open we stopped counting how many turkys we got, we were just praying we had enough for everyone. When the very last family came we handed out the very last turky. 67 families came and 67 turkys were given out.
Christmas 2 weeks befor the pantry was to open someone gave 4 new pairs of jean not knowing who to give them to. I held onto them looking for that right person who needed jeans and the size too. About a week and a half later I was looking at them praying on who should get them. As I was looking at them my cell phone rang and a lady, who I got to know, who now comes to the pantry, was telling me about her teenage son who didn't get to go Back-to-school shopping this school year because they didn't have the money. He told his girlfriend they were just to poor. She told me his clothes started to real look worn out and his pants started to rip at the bottom. Kids at school started making fun of him. She really felt bad but there was nothing she could do. I looked at those new jeans and asked her what her sons size was. She told me and would you believe they were just his size. We also found a $30 Mall gift card with her sons name on it. I was the only one who knew her story. Now you see GOD REALLY does work mircales. There are many other stories and there will be many more to come just keep reading my blogs and you will see how GOD is working Mircales.
Thank You God!
For Christams, as you know, we had everyone make a Wish List so everyone would get something under their Christmas Tree. We had over 200 gifts to give. Many of our 10 Churches, schools, Siniguage&goups bought gifts, donated money, or did gift drives. One lady donated $100, a school did a toy drive, just so many gifts came init was amazing. Our Food Pantry team worked very hard making sure every name got a gift and made sure we had extra gifts incase we had some new families join.
Dispite the the Big snow fall we got in Dec., the same day the Food Pantry was to be opened, we still decided to open anyway. People got their groceries, their roast chickens & the fixings for a Christmas dinner and also their Christmas gifts. Over 75 families came out in that Snow Blizzered, ( feeding around 200 people) some even walked and about 30 volunteers came out too. We had volunteers that came out just to see if we needed help. One man cleaned the sidewalk, some drove the people home who walked there, even 2 guys stood outside all day and gave out the chickens, IN THE SNOW! Kids carried bag of food to their cars and even helped them carry their gifts. It was a wonderful day. Those people were so greatful for everything they got. People were even crying tears of happiness from the recievers to the volunteers. You have to experiance the joy that we got from working the Pantry. As you can amagine the Pantry is pretty empty now. We just found out that the SJ Food Bank, where we shop for some of our food, is not getting a lot of donations or the kind of everyday food we hand out. We get some food from them but 80% will have to buy or have donated. We are now calling on our 10 Churches, schools and anyone else who would like to help. It seems like we just got done Christmas and now in 2 weeks Jan. 16, 2010 it is time again for the Food Pantry to be open, the 1st.Pantry of the New Year 2010. We keep increasing the number of families that come every time we're opened.
Yes, 3 new families did join that same Pantry Day and we did have gifts for them too. By the end of the day all gifts were and extra gifts were gone. These people told us if it wasn't for us they wouldn't be having a Christmas. One lady even told us Now she can put up her Christamas Tree.
One thing I like share with you is how GOD is working with us at the Pantry. As you might have read in my other blogs Thanksgiving we were collecting turkeys to give out. Turkey came from all over, even the day of the pantry people kept dropping them off. We had big ones and small ones all sizes. After the day befor the Pantry was to open we stopped counting how many turkys we got, we were just praying we had enough for everyone. When the very last family came we handed out the very last turky. 67 families came and 67 turkys were given out.
Christmas 2 weeks befor the pantry was to open someone gave 4 new pairs of jean not knowing who to give them to. I held onto them looking for that right person who needed jeans and the size too. About a week and a half later I was looking at them praying on who should get them. As I was looking at them my cell phone rang and a lady, who I got to know, who now comes to the pantry, was telling me about her teenage son who didn't get to go Back-to-school shopping this school year because they didn't have the money. He told his girlfriend they were just to poor. She told me his clothes started to real look worn out and his pants started to rip at the bottom. Kids at school started making fun of him. She really felt bad but there was nothing she could do. I looked at those new jeans and asked her what her sons size was. She told me and would you believe they were just his size. We also found a $30 Mall gift card with her sons name on it. I was the only one who knew her story. Now you see GOD REALLY does work mircales. There are many other stories and there will be many more to come just keep reading my blogs and you will see how GOD is working Mircales.
Thank You God!
Friday, November 27, 2009
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Nov. Pantry Day exceeded all expectations. The number alone equaled the sum of all the previous 3 days. We were able to distribute food to 67 households representing 234 people. At the end of the Pantry Day we had 67 turkeys donated, they were still coming in that morning and 67 families came to get food. Can you believe the number of turkey and families were the same, right on the nose. It was the work of the Lord He never wasts. In addition, we provided an additional Thanksgiving Dinner Bags of food items plus a turkey. The pantry was filled with the Spirit and full of activity for the entire time up to 1:45pm. This is a milestone for us, the "good news" of the Pantry is finding its way to those in need. The schools in all 3 towns came up "big time" with large food drive contributions and they were needed to meet the unexpected demand. So the pantry is empty and we will start refilling the shelves again.
Everyone did a wonderful job! WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PANTRY DAY
The plan is to provide the same additional food items as we did for Thanksgiving. This will provided all the items for a turkey dinner plus a turkey. This was decided because turkeys continue to be donated and we have lots of additional items from the Thanksgiving donations.
FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS SHOP
As you know we are planning a free Christmas shop available for the families on the Pantry Day of Dec. 19th. We have been able to develop a Wish List, some ideas are by the families in need ( over 200 gifts).
It continues to be a Joy and a Wonderful BLESSING to be involved with everyone. Again, a big THANK YOU one and all for your support.
Anyone wishing to donate please contact Julie Scheffler @ Rschef1168@msn.com
Thanks again.
Everyone did a wonderful job! WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PANTRY DAY
The plan is to provide the same additional food items as we did for Thanksgiving. This will provided all the items for a turkey dinner plus a turkey. This was decided because turkeys continue to be donated and we have lots of additional items from the Thanksgiving donations.
FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS SHOP
As you know we are planning a free Christmas shop available for the families on the Pantry Day of Dec. 19th. We have been able to develop a Wish List, some ideas are by the families in need ( over 200 gifts).
It continues to be a Joy and a Wonderful BLESSING to be involved with everyone. Again, a big THANK YOU one and all for your support.
Anyone wishing to donate please contact Julie Scheffler @ Rschef1168@msn.com
Thanks again.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
FOOD PANTRY/ CHRISTMS GIFT SHOP
The food pantry is planning to have a free Christmas Gift Shop available for the families, and especially the children, of the December Food Day, Day (Dec. 19) recipients. We are asking all to donate new, unused, unwrapped gifts for all ages (men, women, boys, girls, & babies).
Some suggestions are:
New unwrapped toys
Hats, gloves, or scarves
Blankets
beauty products
Gift Cards for:
Food Stores, Game Stop, Wal-Mart,
Target. Book Stores, Restaurants, ect.
(Any gift idea you have, or prefer)
Again THANK YOU for your support
Some suggestions are:
New unwrapped toys
Hats, gloves, or scarves
Blankets
beauty products
Gift Cards for:
Food Stores, Game Stop, Wal-Mart,
Target. Book Stores, Restaurants, ect.
(Any gift idea you have, or prefer)
Again THANK YOU for your support
October Pantry/2nd Annual Rock Concert
The October Pantry Day experienced terrible weather and a reduced number of recipients served of 29 total households representing 81 individuals received food from the pantry. Some good news is that we continue to see new names/families that are coming. Expense were extremely low for the month which means that all the ministry partners and other community organizations are donating an abundant quantity of food. We are appreciative of the generosity and support of everyone.
We are still collecting Thanksgiving food items we hope to provide to all of the families that come on our November Pantry Day ( Sat.,Nov. 21 )
We also will be having our 2nd annual "Rock Concert"
EPWORTH "ROCK CONCERT"
(All proceeds go to The Bread of Life Food Pantry)
Saturday November 14th 6:00 to 10:30pm
At Epworth UMC
5th & Morgan, Palmyra, NJ
Featuring a few local bands
PLUS the ever-popular "FRIENDS" Classic Rock Band
NOT JUST FOR THE YOUNG
$5 DONATION
FOOD WILL BE SOLD
Again, a big THANK YOU one ans all for your support.
We are still collecting Thanksgiving food items we hope to provide to all of the families that come on our November Pantry Day ( Sat.,Nov. 21 )
We also will be having our 2nd annual "Rock Concert"
EPWORTH "ROCK CONCERT"
(All proceeds go to The Bread of Life Food Pantry)
Saturday November 14th 6:00 to 10:30pm
At Epworth UMC
5th & Morgan, Palmyra, NJ
Featuring a few local bands
PLUS the ever-popular "FRIENDS" Classic Rock Band
NOT JUST FOR THE YOUNG
$5 DONATION
FOOD WILL BE SOLD
Again, a big THANK YOU one ans all for your support.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Donations for The Bread of Life Food Pantry
In August my daughter Rachel and I opened a much needed Food Pantry at the Epworth United Methodist Church in Palmyra,NJ for the communities of Palmyra, Riverton, and Cinnaminson. While the pantry is located at Epworth, it is supported by many of the Tri-Boro Ministerium churches. The pantry is open one day a month on the 3rd Saturday of the month. We provided free canned and packaged food to qualified recipients of certain welfare status or low income. Our food source are The Food Bank of South Jersey and donated food from community churches, organizations, and local businesses.
1. COMMUNICATION. if you know of any families that could use our services please let them know that we are here for them. The families can contact the Bread of Life Food Pantry at any time at Epworth UMC in NJ 856-829-1908.
2. DONATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS. If any organizations, businesses or yourself is considering a service project or a donation to charity, they should know about the Bread of Life Food Pantry. We are always in need of actual food items, gift cards, and monetary gifts. Also see below for special Thanksgiving and Christmas donations.
3. Special Food Pantry Donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas:
A. THANKSGIVING. At our November Pantry Day ( nov. 21st), we plan to provide food for a Thanksgiving dinner for all the families in addition to the usual panty food items.
We need donations for the following:
Stuffing Coffee Instant Mashed Potatoes Juice Canned Yams Hot Chocolate Canned vegetables Tea Bags or Tea Mix Cranberry Sauce Turkeys Gravy
Just let me know on my homepage or e-mail me: Rschef1168@msn.com I will get back to you ASAP
B. CHRISTMAS. At our december Pantry Day Dec.19th , we plan to offer a free Christmas shop with wrapping for the Families who come to the pantry.
Donations of gifts for all ages are needed. Some suggestions are:
New unwrapped toys Gift Cards for; Food stores, Game Stop, Wal-Mart, Target, Bookstores, restaurants,etc.. Beauty products Hats gloves or scarves (Any gift ideas you have or prefer)
Thank you for you help and support.
If you have any questions , please let me know.
Sincerely,
~Baby Buds~,
Julie
Member of Cafemom
&
Bread of Life Food Pantry
1. COMMUNICATION. if you know of any families that could use our services please let them know that we are here for them. The families can contact the Bread of Life Food Pantry at any time at Epworth UMC in NJ 856-829-1908.
2. DONATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS. If any organizations, businesses or yourself is considering a service project or a donation to charity, they should know about the Bread of Life Food Pantry. We are always in need of actual food items, gift cards, and monetary gifts. Also see below for special Thanksgiving and Christmas donations.
3. Special Food Pantry Donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas:
A. THANKSGIVING. At our November Pantry Day ( nov. 21st), we plan to provide food for a Thanksgiving dinner for all the families in addition to the usual panty food items.
We need donations for the following:
Stuffing Coffee Instant Mashed Potatoes Juice Canned Yams Hot Chocolate Canned vegetables Tea Bags or Tea Mix Cranberry Sauce Turkeys Gravy
Just let me know on my homepage or e-mail me: Rschef1168@msn.com I will get back to you ASAP
B. CHRISTMAS. At our december Pantry Day Dec.19th , we plan to offer a free Christmas shop with wrapping for the Families who come to the pantry.
Donations of gifts for all ages are needed. Some suggestions are:
New unwrapped toys Gift Cards for; Food stores, Game Stop, Wal-Mart, Target, Bookstores, restaurants,etc.. Beauty products Hats gloves or scarves (Any gift ideas you have or prefer)
Thank you for you help and support.
If you have any questions , please let me know.
Sincerely,
~Baby Buds~,
Julie
Member of Cafemom
&
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Monday, September 28, 2009
2nd Pantry Opening
September, we had our 2nd Food Pantry opening. We did well again, we had 22 families the first time, this time 36 14 more families since the last month. I'm sorry so many families need us but I'm glad we're there to help. We still have lots of volunteers and people bring in food . What a blessing. When everyone is there, even the people needing food, we all have a good time. Talking, laughing, telling stories, the time went by real fast.
Now we're collecting thanksgiving food items, even turkeys and we're having a Christmas shop so everyone can go shopping and have gifts under their tree. We just want to make everyones Christmas a little Merrier.
We're keeping real busy with the Food Pantry, as you can see. It's well worth it.
For donations please call: Julie @ 856-366-5240
Now we're collecting thanksgiving food items, even turkeys and we're having a Christmas shop so everyone can go shopping and have gifts under their tree. We just want to make everyones Christmas a little Merrier.
We're keeping real busy with the Food Pantry, as you can see. It's well worth it.
For donations please call: Julie @ 856-366-5240
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