Serving Our Community

Proverbs 31:8-9

This verse says, "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy"

The bible is clear here and Proverbs is the book of wisdom. September is Hunger Action Month. What's that?  Hunger Action Month is a nationwide campaign that brings communities together to take action in the fight to end hunger — whether it's by volunteering, advocating for our neighbors facing hunger, or donating.  It is also back to school month for millions of children and college students of all ages.  Our Food Bank of SJ said, “When New Jersey’s 1.4 million K-12 students return for the new public school year in September, 60,000 more of them will qualify for free or reduced-price meals as a new state law kicks in, representing a new front in the state’s efforts to curb food insecurity.” 

That is a result of advocacy, thank you!  In the 2022-23 school year, some 340,000 New Jersey students had free or reduced-price breakfast at school on an average day, according to the Food Research and Action Center, a national advocacy group. About 628,000 had free or reduced-price lunch at school during that period.   This news can’t come soon enough for working and struggling families.  We all go to the grocery store and know how expensive it is.  That is why the emergency food pantry is critical to these families and critical to God, who speaks often on taking care of the poor.  The church was the Christian Caring Center’s 1st partner and remains one of the strongest supporters with food drives, donations and special needs like clothing, cleaning supplies, hygiene drives, Holiday drives, coat/sweat shirts drives,etc.

All these wrap around services mean so much to each child, struggling parents, senior citizens, homeless individuals and children.  As we invest in our future leaders at whatever grade or age they are in, we recognize their importance in the kingdom of God. 

We send a huge thank you for your continued support.  We can never do any of these programs without God and without God prompting your hearts to give.  Thank you for being a part in building up the kingdom with us.

Madelyn Sutton   Executive Director