Friday, April 23

Theme: Hunger & Homelessness

Partner Spotlight: Buffalo City Mission, Petey's Pantry, First Fruits
Service Challenge Objective: Give to Those in Need
Advocacy Action: Poverty Challenge

Donation Suggestion: Friends of Night People, Homeless Alliance of WNY

Buffalo City Mission

The Buffalo City Mission exists to restore hope and dignity to the hurting and homeless through the transforming grace and mercy of Jesus Christ.

Buffalo City Mission’s vision is to restore hope to the homeless and hurting of Western New York. We provide emergency shelter and nourishing meals to thousands of homeless men, women and children. But we don’t believe that’s enough.

The purpose of Buffalo City Mission is to proclaim and demonstrate the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ, meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of men, women and children who are homeless or in need of hope.

Petey's Pantry

Created to combat food insecurity and provide a place where students facing hunger can receive help.

First Fruits Food Pantry reopensBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–A food pantry in the Queen City is expanding to better help residents in the Masten Park neighborhood. The First Fruits Food Pantry at the Lincoln Memorial United Methodi…

First Fruits

The First Fruits Food Pantry & Clothing Closet is open every Tuesday from 4 pm - 6 pm & every Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm. We also accept donations of food & clothing on those same days & times. Church phone 716-884-7664.

Service Challenge: Grocery Bingo

Grocery Bingo will take place in Montante Center at 6 pm and 7 pm TONIGHT. Donate a meal from your plan or make a dollar donation to get an extra bingo board!

Service Challenge: Buffalo City Mission

The Buffalo City Mission is calling all volunteers back and is also open to all new volunteers to partner with staff to serve our homeless and struggling community members. Click here for information on volunteer opportunities!

Service Challenge: FeedMore WNY

FeedMore WNY needs volunteers to sort and pack food at its warehouse and volunteers to deliver meals to those who cannot leave their homes. Leave your contact information and they will contact you.

Advocacy Action

The Buffalo Poverty Challenge is a conscious-raising event about poverty in New York state. It is a full two-day challenge in which participants will attempt to stick to a specific, poverty-level budget and record their choices regarding their spending and experiences. Use this link to learn more about how to participate: https://wnyhomeless.org/poverty-challenge/

Donation Suggestion: First Fruits

The First Fruits Food Pantry & Clothing Closet is open every Tuesday from 4 pm - 6 pm & every Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm. We also accept donations of food & clothing on those same days & times. Church phone 716-884-7664.
Cash Donation- Make checks payable to Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church.

Donation Suggestion: Friends of Night People

Friends of Night People is a charitable organization that helps the poor, homeless and destitute in Buffalo, NY. They provide food, clothing, medical care, counseling and hope to those in need. Help Friends of Night People make a difference today by serving meals, contributing clothing or hygiene products, or making a donation. Because of you, help is available to those experiencing homelessness and poverty in our community 365 days a year. Click here to donate!

Donation Suggestion: Homeless Alliance of Western New York

Click here to donate!

Engaged Scholarship Presentation

COMING SOON!

Educational Resources

Lost Angeles: Skid Row Is My Home, documentary on Netflix
Homelessness Facts & Research Reports: https://wnyhomeless.org/homeless-facts-statistics/
HIV and Homelessness: https://wnyhomeless.org/hiv-homelessness/

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