Lake Merritt UMC Food Pantry 2018
Tax deductible
“Jesus saw the crowd and had compassion for them because they were hungry.” [Mk 8:1 paraphrase]
Please help us help those who are hungry in our downtown Oakland community.
The LMUMC food pantry, in partnership with the Alameda County Community Food Bank, has been serving the Oakland Community for over 30 years by providing free food to individuals and families in need. Currently food is being distributed on the fourth Saturday of the month to folks who come to the church to pick up their food. The Food Pantry provides nutritious shelf stable foods and fresh fruits and vegetables. Last year, we distributed 130,000 pounds of food, including 85,000 pounds of fresh produce to over 15,000 people throughout the year.
As the needs of our community have evolved, we have expanded our delivery channels to address food insecurity in two new ways:
For the past three years LMUMC has been distributing healthy lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays to individuals in need around Lake Merritt. This year, the meal preparation process was changed to improve efficiency, and since the beginning of 2018, we have distributed over 1,500 bagged lunches.
In 2017, a study conducted at Laney College showed that over half of student respondents were found to have low food security in one form or another. In response to this demonstrated need, LMUMC is partnering with Laney College to distribute dry food items, such as peanut butter and canned tuna, to students on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The ACCFB delivers fresh produce on the first and third Tuesdays.
Our clients face uncertainty in many areas of their lives, but we seek to remain an unfailing source of food. We hope you agree this goal is worthy of your support. 100% of your donation will be used to provide food to those who are hungry. Contributions are tax deductible.
We are also raising funds through our annual LIFT Concert, on Saturday, May 5 at 3:30 PM, featuring a delightful lineup of musicians. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1332813060157909/
Thank you for helping the Lake Merritt UMC Food Pantry provide for those in need. Help spread the word!
Please help us help those who are hungry in our downtown Oakland community.
The LMUMC food pantry, in partnership with the Alameda County Community Food Bank, has been serving the Oakland Community for over 30 years by providing free food to individuals and families in need. Currently food is being distributed on the fourth Saturday of the month to folks who come to the church to pick up their food. The Food Pantry provides nutritious shelf stable foods and fresh fruits and vegetables. Last year, we distributed 130,000 pounds of food, including 85,000 pounds of fresh produce to over 15,000 people throughout the year.
As the needs of our community have evolved, we have expanded our delivery channels to address food insecurity in two new ways:
For the past three years LMUMC has been distributing healthy lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays to individuals in need around Lake Merritt. This year, the meal preparation process was changed to improve efficiency, and since the beginning of 2018, we have distributed over 1,500 bagged lunches.
In 2017, a study conducted at Laney College showed that over half of student respondents were found to have low food security in one form or another. In response to this demonstrated need, LMUMC is partnering with Laney College to distribute dry food items, such as peanut butter and canned tuna, to students on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The ACCFB delivers fresh produce on the first and third Tuesdays.
Our clients face uncertainty in many areas of their lives, but we seek to remain an unfailing source of food. We hope you agree this goal is worthy of your support. 100% of your donation will be used to provide food to those who are hungry. Contributions are tax deductible.
We are also raising funds through our annual LIFT Concert, on Saturday, May 5 at 3:30 PM, featuring a delightful lineup of musicians. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1332813060157909/
Thank you for helping the Lake Merritt UMC Food Pantry provide for those in need. Help spread the word!
Organizer
Lake Merritt UMC Food Programs
Organizer
Oakland, CA
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
