Food for Thought
Did you know that World Hunger Day is this month?
Though June is often a time of transition from spring to summer, digging out that summer swimsuit, and planning vacations, it’s also a month where many of our neighbors may be more food insecure than the month before. In June, school is out for the summer, and so are some of the food-related programs that sustain families during the school year. Many of our neighbors worry about being able to provide good, nutritious meals for their families during these summer months.
Typically during the summer, The New Love Center sees an increase in the number of parents who seek help to provide fresh food and nutritious meals for their household.
What can you do to make a difference?
Donations are always appreciated!
Whether giving an online donation to TNLC or bringing in needed items like peanut butter, large egg noodles, or powdered dish detergent, the gift you give today can help a family be secure.
Volunteer and bring a friend!
We are so grateful to the volunteers who make the TNLC mission possible. Consider donating your time to help out, and feel good that you made a difference in a family’s life this month.
Keep your neighbors in prayer!
During this month, keep our families who are food insecure in your prayers. Invite your pastor, your neighbors, and your family to do the same.
Alice Fox Cline
Board President
Making a Difference
May Program Impact
To learn more about each of our programs, including days and hours, click HERE.
Cafe
827 Meals
Weis Donated 802.98 lbs of Food
Individuals Donated 326.36 lbs of Food
67 Volunteers Donated 292.25 Hours
Food Pantry
974 Clients
154 New Clients
203 Volunteers Donated 635 Hours
4,158 lbs of Food Donated
Fresh Food Farmacy
212 Individuals Served
95 Households
Military Shares
143 Households Impacted
Elder Share
73 Boxes Distributed
Backpack Program
148 Students (Elementary and Middle Schools)
592 Total Backpacks
10 “Bulldog Baskets” (High School Distribution)
602 Total Backpacks
PB&J
10 People Picked Up
The next PB&J Day is June 27, 2022
Please come in and see what we do, with a first hand look at how you can make a difference, and get your questions answered.
To set up a time to visit, call the office at 570-244-8838 or click HERE.
Donations Needed
June
Large Egg Noodles
July
Powdered Cascade Dish Detergent (Please No Pods)
Devotion
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” -Galatians 3:26
During the month of June, we give thanks for families and particularly give thanks for the fathers, uncles, and mentors in our lives. Paul’s letter to the Galatians reminds us that we are all united, brought together through Christ, and made children of God through faith.
It doesn’t matter what you look like, where you come from, or who your favorite sports teams are! We are part of the same family, and have an unbreakable bond through Jesus Christ. And because we are one family, we’re called to share that family love with another.
Is there someone you know who could use a reminder that they are loved?
- It’s a great time to send them a note. Pick out a fun card!
- Give them a call and let them know you’ve been thinking about them!
- Get together and have a good meal, and as you’re passing the salt, be sure to spread the love!
