SHARE
(Self-Help and Resource Exchange) is a program where people
can get a break on their grocery bill by purchasing food at
discounted prices in exchange for volunteer time. For each
package of food purchased, we simply ask for two (2) hours
of some type of “good deed” time, at SHARE, in your
community, or even in your own neighborhood.
Food
packages (worth up to $45) offer meats, fresh fruits and
vegetables and grocery items. SHARE buyers purchase the food
from growers,
brokers and packaging
plants. Food is not donated, government surplus, or salvage.
SHARE is Unique:
SHARE is for everyone. “If you eat, you qualify.” Everyone
in the community can participate. Because it is for
everyone, it can help break down barriers that divide people
– barriers like race, religion, social and economic classes,
gender and age. When we break down barriers, we can begin to
see each other as real people, and begin to build community
and neighborhoods.
SHARE is Community Service:
Community service is defined as random acts of kindness, or
service to benefit one’s neighbor or community. Anything you
do for another person or organization without pay is
community service. It might be helping a neighbor, teaching
Sunday School, assisting a teacher, delivering meals to the
elderly, organizing a group to clean up the neighborhood,
setting up a crime watch, helping with scouts or little
league, etc.
In Summary:
SHARE is truly a Self-Help and Resource Exchange program. It
is an opportunity for people to share their gifts with the
community and get something in return. For some it may mean
stretching their food dollars, and for others it may be the
difference of whether or not a family will have food on the
table.
Who Can Use SHARE?
EVERYONE and anyone can use SHARE. There is no income
verification (no proof of income), there is no application
to fill out, there is no membership fee, and there is no
contract to sign. You determine if you want to participate.
Do I have to be a church member or Christian to participate?
No.
This program is open to all. People from all walks of life
participate each month.
How do I get a menu?
There are several
ways you can view the menu:
1. Sign
up for Food Ministry News & Events
Email notification
2. Stop
in our church and pick up a copy
How do I order?
Firstly, it’s
important to understand that all orders are prepaid. There
is about a two week period between placing your order and
picking it up (each month it varies).
We
take orders (in-person only):
· Generally
the first two Sundays of each month at our church from
9:30am-11:00pm
· Monday
following first Sunday: 9am-10:30am
· Monday
following first Sunday: 6-7:30pm
Each
monthly menu will state the last day to order and tell you
the pick up date.
How do I pay?
We
accept Cash, Money Orders & Food Stamps.
Is the food any good?
SHARE
buyers purchase the food from growers, brokers and packaging
plants. Food is not donated, government surplus, or salvage.
What if I can’t pick up my order?
We do
not have the equipment needed to store orders. Please make
every effort to pick up your orders on the date designated
for pick up. All orders left are donated to the local food
pantry.
MUMC Food Ministry
SHARE Facts:
· Provide
food for your family at a fraction of the cost.
· SHARE
is for everyone. “If you eat, you qualify.”
· There
is
NO STIGMA
attached.
· No
commitment– try it for one month– if you’re not happy, you
don’t have to order again.
· One
food order is worth about $45 retail costs only $20.
· No
second-hand or out-dated food.
· Cash,
money orders, & food stamps are accepted
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