WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Reaching Out to Neighbors Near and Far in Time of Need.
PRODUCE: WEDNESDAYS - 9:00-9:30 AM
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PRODUCE: WEDNESDAYS - 9:00-9:30 AM 〰️
Weekly Calendar (May 13 - May 17)
Monday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - FOOD DISTRIBUTION; CLOTHING CLOSET OPEN
Monday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - INFANT RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Tuesday - CLOSED
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION
Wednesday - 4:30 - 7:00 PM - FOOD DISTRIBUTION; CLOTHING CLOSET OPEN
Wednesday - 4:30 - 7:00 PM - INFANT RESOURCES AVAILABLE (DOORS LOCKED AT 6:45 PM)
Thursday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - FOOD DISTRIBUTION; CLOTHING CLOSET OPEN
Thursday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - INFANT RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Friday - CLOSED
Walnut Street Baptist Church Community Ministry is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
Walnut Street Hosts Engelhard Students
What a great group of students and teachers! Friday, May 10, Walnut Street welcomed 118 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders from Engelhard Elementary School. The students celebrated the end of state testing by skating, playing ball in the gymnasium, and enjoying delicious ice cones from Kona-Ice (provided by the school). Thanks to Dr. Ryan McCoy, principal, Deris Cox, community liaison, and all the teachers and staff from Engelhard for making it such a great day. Thanks also to Christian Ashley, Kathy Wilson, Muhammad Alfraiji, Ketra James, and Janet Pearson for hosting the event. Janet Pearson was happily surprised to discover a former student is now Dr. Ryan McCoy, principal! The accompanying pictures depict scenes of the day.
What If We Knew?
What if we knew that changing our eating habits would improve our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing? What would we do? Deborah Garrard (shown in the picture), Executive Director and Lead Coach of be(e) well serve well, a non-profit wellness initiative based in Atlanta, Georgia, posed that question to clients and volunteers of the WSBC Community Ministry this week. During two days, she shared recipes, food, information, and resources highlighting the benefits of a plant-healthy diet, connecting it to our spiritual wellbeing. Who knew split pea soup and black bean soup could taste that good! The recipes and food tasted can be made from ingredients clients receive from the food pantry and produce deliveries.
Thanks to Rev. Gerry Hutchinson (shown with Deborah Garrard), the brother of a former client of the community ministry, for sponsoring the sessions and Deborah Garrard for sharing her passion about wellness.
Now that we know…What will we do?
Donate to Community Ministry While Buying Groceries at Kroger
Did you know you can donate to the Community Ministry when you buy your groceries? If you shop for groceries at Kroger, here’s a way to help at no cost to you. To do this, set up a digital account using your Kroger Card by going to kroger.com. Sign in to your account and scroll to the bottom of the page. Under the COMMUNITY column, click Kroger Community Rewards. That link will take you to the directions to set up Kroger Rewards on your account. When prompted for the organization, search for Walnut Street Baptist Church CSM/IRP or the code VP528. Select and save. When you shop, the Walnut Street name will appear at the bottom of your receipt. The Community Ministry quarterly receives a check of a percentage of everything that you buy. You can also call customer service (1-800-576-4377) to set up your account. For assistance or additional information, contact Janet Pearson.
National Baptist Nurses Fellowship To Hold October Summit At Walnut Street
The National Organization of the Baptist Nurses Fellowship will hold its annual Summit in October at Walnut Street Baptist Church and the Walnut Street Community Ministry. The Executive Team (pictured with Janet Pearson, Director) recently visited the Community Ministry in preparation for the Summit. The members of the visiting team blessed the Infant Resource Mission with donations for our smallest clients.
TIME - Your Most Generous Donation
UPDATED LIST OF VOLUNTEER OPENINGS
Thanks to the generous gift of time from members and friends of Walnut Street, several of our essential volunteer positions have been filled. For the first time, there are eight strong gentlemen on site to unload the food delivery truck! However, we are still in need of more who are willing to give time to this mission. The specific positions now open in our various departments are listed below. Volunteers may choose the time and day that best fits their schedules. If you are looking for an opportunity to help others, please consider joining us.
Office - Front desk person (Welcome clients and input information in computer); Intake persons (Complete forms with clients and discuss specific concerns) - Thursday - 10 am-1 pm (3rd and 4th week of month)
Clothing Closet - Shoppers (Assist clients in selecting clothing) - Monday - 10 am-1 pm; Wednesday - 4:30 -7 pm
Infant Resource - Volunteers to register clients, distribute infant necessities and sort clothing - Monday or Thursday - 10 am-1 pm (3rd and 4th week)
March Assistance Report
The number of people living in food insecure households in the United States grew drastically in 2022. In the U.S. 1 in 7 people, including 1 in 5 children live in food insecure households. The Community Ministry statistics for the month of March are local proof of that national trend. During March, the WSBC Community Ministries provided food for 658 individuals, produce for 705 individuals, personal care hygiene and/or household items for 74 homes, and clothing for 165 individuals (79 new clients). The Infant Resource Mission provided necessities for 80 babies and toddlers.
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25: 34-40 New Internationaal Version