Mission Outreach
"Loving without limits is the hardest thing we are called to do as children of God."
----Mother Teresa
----Mother Teresa
Hunger Task Force
Food Drive begins May 6th - Food Sorting Day is June 2nd
2017 MUMC Youth Volunteers
MUMC Food Drive Begins on Sunday, May 6
Hunger Task Force needs nutritious foods to distribute to food pantries, mealsites, homeless shelters, senior centers and schools throughout the Southeast Wisconsin area.
The most wanted items right now are peanut butter, non-perishable milk and healthy food. Here are some suggestions:
Our collections boxes are ready for your donations! Look for them in the church entrance and in the Narthex.
The most wanted items right now are peanut butter, non-perishable milk and healthy food. Here are some suggestions:
- Fruits canned in own juice or 100% fruit juice, like peaches or pears
- Vegetables canned and low sodium, like green beans and corn
- Grains that are whole, like brown rice, oatmeal and no sugar-added cereal
- Protein that is lean, like canned chicken, peanut butter or beans
- Dairy that is boxed and low-fat, like skim milk or almond milk
- Snacks like granola, breakfast bars or nuts
- Condiments like salsa, oil or salt-free seasonings
Our collections boxes are ready for your donations! Look for them in the church entrance and in the Narthex.
Food Sorting Day at Hunger Task Force
Come join us on Saturday, June 2, at the Hunger Task Force Warehouse to sort food donations. It's our day to help pack up the food in the warehouse and get it ready to distribute throughout our area.
Sign up here or on the sheet on the Mission Outreach bulletin board
Contact Marilyn Zwissler for more information.
- 8:00 AM - Meet at church to collect our food donations
- 8:30 AM - Carpool to the warehouse
- 9:00 AM - Training for the food sort and start sorting
- 10:30 AM - Take a short break for snacks
- 11:30 AM - Begin clean up
- 12:00 Noon - Pictures
Sign up here or on the sheet on the Mission Outreach bulletin board
Contact Marilyn Zwissler for more information.
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Mealsite Dates
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Volunteer Opportunities
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St Vincent de Paul Mealsite
All People's Church, Harambee Neighborhood There are two mealsite dates in May: Thursday, May 24 and May 31 We serve the fourth Thursday every other month and anytime a month has a fifth Thursday. Contact Ireene Sullivan to sign up to help serve and to donate desserts and fruit. Ozaukee County Mealsite and Food Pantry 4th Saturday every month from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Call to volunteer: St. Peter's United Church of Christ 262-284-0588 |
Dominican Republic Missionaries
Ardel and Gordon Graner 
The Graner's are always happy to welcome Volunteers in Mission. To find out more, e-mail Gordon Graner
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Pathfinders of Milwaukee
A Youth Services Organization Pathfinders provide homeless and runaway youth with a place stay, a drop in center, street outreach, therapy and meals. Contact Pam Layton to find out more. Hunger Task Force 201 S. Hawley Court, Milwaukee Food sorters are always welcome and with Spring planting coming up, help is needed at the farm. contact: Dara Lamere Family Sharing of Ozaukee County (262) 377-0634 Family Sharing always needs help with the store and food pantry. To volunteer, contact them for a tour and see how you can help. |
Mission Outreach Team
Karen Huffman, Chairperson
Ireene Sullivan, Co-Chair
Betty Draughon, Rick Gattoni, Joel Huffman, Jim Layton, Karen Stern,
Susan Yorio, Marilyn Zwissler, and Pastor Tim O'Brien
Karen Huffman, Chairperson
Ireene Sullivan, Co-Chair
Betty Draughon, Rick Gattoni, Joel Huffman, Jim Layton, Karen Stern,
Susan Yorio, Marilyn Zwissler, and Pastor Tim O'Brien
