Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – November 2021
Urban Ministries Food and Clothing Collection
We are still collecting cereal, peanut butter, and men’s clothing items (especially medium size). We are not collecting socks or t-shirts. If you happen to be at the grocery store, I invite you to consider picking up an extra jar of peanut butter or box of cereal to bring to church. Also (men), if you have clothes that you haven’t worn in the last year, we invite you to consider donating them to the Urban Ministry clothes closet by bringing them to church.
Volunteer to Help Parktown Food Hub
Sign up to volunteer on a Food Distribution Day with the Parktown FoodHub on Thursday November 11th (need 6 people):
1:00-3:15 PM (unload and set-up): 1 more volunteer needed
3:30-6:00 PM (distribution): 2 volunteers needed
6:00-7:30 PM (clean-up):1 more volunteer needed
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors
Egg Drive
We are collecting eggs for Urban Ministries through Sunday, August 22. If you find a great deal on eggs in one of our local stores, please share the details with our email list.
If you have access to the church building, feel free to place your eggs in the refrigerator anytime. The church will be open most of Friday, August 20 for egg drop off as well.
Food Drive
We are also gathering canned food items for Urban Ministries. This month we are focused on Canned Meats and Fruits.
School Supplies Drive for Durham Council of PTAs Back2School Bash
On August 29, South Durham Connections will be at the Durham Farmer’s Market Pavilion, 501 Foster St, Durham, 27701. as part of Durham Council of PTA’s Back2School Bash. Parkwood United Methodist Church is collecting school supplies to send to this event. There are bins in the church hallway where you can leave your school supplies donations up until the event on August 29.
That morning, Pastor Sharon Schulze will be leading a brief worship service for volunteers before we join friends from across Durham to bring food and backpacks full of school supplies to our neighbors in need. We will be the church in action, living our call to love our neighbors as ourselves.
The schedule will be:
- Devotion/worship: 7:50 am
- Set up and preparation: 8:00 am to 10:00 am
- Back to School Bash: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Cleanup: 3:00 pm to ??
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Parktown Food Hub
There are currently two kinds of volunteer opportunities. One is helping distribute food. The other type of opportunity is hub setup and preparation. Due to the COVID pandemic we are currently limiting the number of volunteers per session to a maximum of 4. If you have a pod or family group that is larger and want to volunteer, please contact us at parktownhub@gmail.com so we can make sure we have tasks for you to do and also notify others who have signed up. Safety is our highest priority since we are providing the critical need of food.
Sign up to Volunteer at Parktown Food Hub
Durham CROP Hunger Walk
The 47th annual Durham CROP Hunger Walk will be virtual this year, April 10 – 18th. You can join in the fight against hunger by walking as part of the Parkwood UMC Team or sponsoring members of our team.
Walkers can set there own goal of walking a 5K, 5 miles, 10K or really whatever goal you wish during the event window, April 10-18.
Join the Parkwood UMC CROP Walk Team or Show Your Support
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January Egg Drive for Urban Ministries and Parktown Food Hub
It is time for our first Egg Collection Event of 2021!
Eggs collected will be shared between Urban Ministries (with their weekly outdoor food pantry distributions) and Parktown Food Hub (with their three monthly food pantry distributions). We will be able to expand our community outreach and impact by partnering and supporting both of these organizations.
Our Goal – – 135 dozen or More
Why this Goal
- 100 dozen for Urban Ministries’ mobile pantry distribution on Tuesday, January 26.
- 35 dozen for Parktown Food Hub’s distribution on Monday, February 1.
If we beat our Egg Goal, ANY additional eggs WILL be distributed at the next Parktown Food Hub’s Monday distribution on February 8. Please know that NO EGGS will go to waste!
Drop Off Times
Eggs will be collected via drive up to Parkwood United Methodist Church
Wednesday, January 20 1-3 PM
Thursday, January 21 12-2 PM
Monday, January 25 11 AM – 1 PM
Tuesday, January 26 3-5 PM
Thursday, January 28 12-2 PM
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2020 Reverse Advent Food Collection for Parktown Food Hub
Each day of December, leading up to Christmas Eve, add an item to the brown bag(s). Bring the filled bag(s) as a love offering to support the Parktown Food Hub. Food items will be used to stock the shelves for future pantry box distributions.
Food Items by Day
Day 1 – plastic jar of spaghetti sauce
Day 2 – canned ham
Day 3 – canned soup
Day 4 – canned corn
Day 5 – canned mixed vegetables
Day 6 – canned collard greens or kale
Day 7 – canned green beans
Day 8 – canned beans
Day 9 – canned fruit (light syrup or in natural juice)
Day 10 – canned tomatoes
Day 11 – canned meat (tuna, chicken, salmon, Vienna sausages)
Day 12 – canned gravy or dry gravy packet
Day 13 – canned ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, etc.
Day 14 – canned cranberry sauce
Day 15 – box of Instant potatoes
Day 16 – peanut butter
Day 17 – rice
Day 18 – milk (shelf-safe, boxes or powdered)
Day 19 – macaroni and cheese
Day 20 – box of stuffing
Day 21 – box of cereal
Day 22 – canister of oatmeal
Day 23 – dry pasta
Day 24 – Coffee or Tea Bags
Collection Times
The collection dates for this year’s Reverse Advent food collection have been set. I’ll be waiting on the front porch to receive your bags on the following dates and times.
Monday, 12/21 1-3 PM
Tuesday, 12/22 3-5 PM
Wednesday, 12/23 10 AM – 12 PM
Saturday, 12/26 9-11 AM
Monday, 12/28 10 AM – 12 PM
Thank you all for your continued support and care for those served by the Parktown Food Hub.
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors
Parktown Food Hub volunteer opportunities
We have two kinds of volunteer opportunities. One is helping distribute food. We need 6-7 volunteers for each distribution onsite. For offsite distributions we need 3-4 people.
The other type of opportunity is hub setup and preparation, and we can accommodate larger groups for those dates. If you want to bring a group larger than 10 people please contact us to make arrangements.
Sign Up to Volunteer at Parktown Food Hub
Durham CROP Hunger Walk
Join in the fight against hunger both globally and right here in Durham, NC. The Parkwood UMC team for the Durham CROP Hunger Walk needs you! You can donate online at our team page.
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – March 2020
Urban Ministries of Durham
We are on the schedule to serve breakfast on Saturday, March 28th. We need 7 volunteers to give their time from 8:10-11:00 am that day. We will carpool from the church at 8:10 am.
Parktown Food Hub volunteer opportunities
We have two kinds of volunteer opportunities. One is helping distribute food. We need 6-7 volunteers for each distribution onsite. For offsite distributions we need 3-4 people.
The other type of opportunity is hub setup and preparation, and we can accommodate larger groups for those dates. If you want to bring a group larger than 10 people please contact us to make arrangements.
Sign Up to Volunteer at Parktown Food Hub
Durham CROP Hunger Walk
Join in the fight against hunger both globally and right here in Durham, NC. The Parkwood UMC team for the Durham CROP Hunger Walk needs you!
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – January 2020
Urban Ministries of Durham
We are on the schedule to serve breakfast on Saturday, January 25th. We need 7 volunteers to give their time from 8:10-11:00 am that day. We will carpool from the church at 8:10 am.
We have two kinds of volunteer opportunities. One is helping distribute food. We need 6-7 volunteers for each distribution onsite. For offsite distributions we need 3-4 people.
The other type of opportunity is hub setup and preparation, and we can accommodate larger groups for those dates. If you want to bring a group larger than 10 people please contact us to make arrangements.
Sign Up to Volunteer at Parktown Food Hub
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Share God’s Love this Advent Season
Angel Memorial Tree
Hang an angel ornament on the tree in the church hallway as a way of lovingly remembering someone who has passed away.
Underwear & Socks Drive
The Women of Parkwood UMC are leading an underwear and sock drive throughout the month of December. These items will go to Urban Ministries to serve our greater Durham Community. Collection boxes will be located under the Angel Memorial Tree in the church hallway.
Needed: NEW socks, NEW underwear, NEW bras for men, women, and children in ALL sizes
Holiday Meal Boxes – 12 FULL Meals is our Goal
Turkeys, Stuffing, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy. Bob N. will coordinate our efforts
Angel GIFT WALL for Christmas Giveaway
Coordinated through Parktown Food Hub and Parkwood Elementary School. Pick a tag off the hallway wall near the Hub. Sign up on the Sheet. Drop off the wrapped gift(s) at the Parktown Food Hub anytime Dec 12-17 between 1-6 pm.
December Drop-Ins
Offered by SoDuCo at Parktown Food Hub. Quiet time to discuss our hopes, followed by Christmas giveaway food box assembly. Family-friendly! Something for everyone!
Tuesdays December 3, 10, and 17 at 6:30 PM
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – October 2019
Volunteer in the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet at Urban Ministries – October 17th and October 31st
Spend your morning helping others. Volunteer with other Parkwood UMC folks serving at Urban Ministries.
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors with Durham CROP Hunger Walk
Celebrate World Food Day, October 16th, by dining at a Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Partner Restaurant. Participating restaurants have agreed to donate 10% of their proceeds from the day to the Durham CROP Hunger Walk. Enjoy a great meal and fight hunger at the same time!
Visit the Durham CROP Hunger Walk , Neighbors Feeding Neighbors page for full details including a list of participating Restaurants.
Volunteer Opportunities at Parktown Food Hub
Upcoming Food Distribution Days: October 14 and October 28
If you, your family, or your social group wants to participate in any way, please contact Sharon Schulze, Coordinator, at sharonschulzegp@gmail.com.
The Parktown Food Hub does not discriminate against anyone. If you are hungry, come see us and we will help you. For more details, download FAQs at https://soduco.org/parktown-food-hub
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