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North Raleigh Ministries Back to School Giveaway

Webwright — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:44:36 +0000

Our clients’ children need your help! We will be taking in-kind donations of new book bags, clothing and school supplies (notebooks, pencils, markers, etc.) or monetary donations towards the purchase of these items through August 2nd. This year’s goal is to assist 100 children ranging in age from 4 to 17. Currently we only have 10 book bags and minimal school supplies. By donating to this cause, you will help a child be better prepared to succeed during the school year. The giveaway will take place on Thursday, August 5th from 5 to 7:30 PM at North Raleigh Ministries.

Feed Hungry Children with Backpack Buddies

Webwright — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:38:08 +0000

According to research, there are many consequences, both mentally and physically, for food insecure children as this directly affects their development. Aside from the obvious physical effects of food insecurity, these children are more likely to miss school days and have behavioral problems. Food insecurity can also lead to depression, obesity, anxiety and memory problems later in life. North Raleigh Ministries Backpack Buddies program is dedicated to stopping food insecurity by providing food for 40 children each week. You can help by donating items such as individual snack items or cans of fruit. This program especially needs donations of 100% juice boxes and shelf stable milk. You can also help by making a monetary contribution. When the donations of these specific items fall short, we are forced to purchase them. Thank you to everyone who has helped with this program!

North Raleigh Ministries Fundraiser

Webwright — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:29:54 +0000

You’re invited to North Raleigh Ministries’ First Annual Fundraiser, “Purses, Pumps and Pearls”, on August 28th from 8 AM to 1 PM at the Plantation Point Shopping Center (Suite 109; located off of capital Blvd. and I-540). Shop for over 2,000 new and gently used handbags, pumps and pearl jewelry. Tickets cost $3.

Become part of this event by donating your new or gently used purses, pumps and pearls and by volunteering. Call 919-785-9911 or send e-mail to info@pursespumpsandpearls.com for more information.

Food Drive for North Raleigh Ministries

Webwright — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:34:52 +0000

Beginning next Sunday, March 7th, and for the next four Sundays, we will have a food drive for North Raleigh Ministries. We held a food drive last Lent, and our turn has come around again. The food pantry at North Raleigh Ministries could use tomato products, soups, canned meats and desserts. Please remember – NO FROZEN FOODS OR ITEMS THAT NEED REFRIGERATION. If you have any questions, please call Keith Bandy at 782-0315.

North Raleigh Ministries Representative Needed

Webwright — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:52:56 +0000

Pat Baker has been our representative for a second term and has resigned after a number of years of outstanding service. We need someone with an interest in helping this fine ministry in North Raleigh to represent us on the Board. Is that person you? North Raleigh Ministries (NRM) provides food and financial assistance to families and individuals in need. NRM does this by running a food pantry, a crisis center and a thrift shop. NRM needs good, responsible and caring leadership on the Board, and St. Timothy’s, as one of the founding parishes, needs representation on the Board. Please see Pat Baker or Father James to find out more about the responsibilities of Board membership.

News from North Raleigh Ministries

Webwright — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:21:49 +0000

Join the celebration! North Raleigh Ministries Thrift Shoppe will be celebrating our 4th Anniversary on October 30th through November 1st with store-wide sales. Drop by and see how your donations are helping our neighbors in need. The sale of one sofa keeps a family’s electricity or natural gas connected for a month.

We are also planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Mark your calendars for November 14th for our Holiday Food Drive at Chick-Fil-A on Capital Blvd. from 8 AM to 1 PM. Everyone who brings five non-perishable items will receive a free biscuit or chicken sandwich. Plus, NRM will earn 20% of sales (with an NRM Flyer) on all other food items. We will have activities, games, giveaways – fun for the entire family.

BackPack Buddies

Webwright — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:39:46 +0000

This year North Raleigh Ministries has partnered with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to sponsor 40 local school children by providing backpacks filled with healthy foods that are distributed to hungry children at times when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations. The BackPack Buddies Program serves children who are food insecure, meaning they do not have access at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life.

BackPack Buddies targets kids who access free and reduced price lunches at school. Children are identified as “in need” by school guidance counselors and site coordinators. The food is child-friendly, non-perishable, easily consumed and vitamin fortified. Backpacks are discreetly distributed to children on the last day before the weekend or holiday vacation.

We are looking for some churches and/or Sunday school classes to help sponsor this effort by having food drives specifically asking for the items that are needed to fill the backpacks. Right now the biggest need is for individually sized servings of boxed, shelf-stable milk and 100% juice boxes. Some other items to consider when shopping for the BackPack Buddy Program are individual serving size containers of canned meats, stews, packaged noodles, breakfast items, canned fruit and vegetables and healthy snacks. Please contact Katie Lghtbody at 785-9911 Ext. 157 if you have questions or would like to sign up.

North Raleigh Ministries Food Drive

Webwright — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:57:33 +0000

It is St. Timothy’s turn to hold a food drive for North Raleigh Ministries during the month of September. North Raleigh Ministries provides food and financial assistance to families and individuals in need. The ministry also provides Christian encouragement and referrals to Raleigh agencies that may be able to meet clients’ needs. We will collect food for the food pantry in barrels located in the narthex on the four Sundays of September.

Current food pantry needs include spaghetti sauce and noodles, canned meat, Hamburger Helper, peanut butter, flour, rice, canned pasta, instant potatoes, canned vegetables, breakfast items, jelly, sugar, vegetable soup, baking items, paper towels and toilet paper. All non-perishable items are welcome.

Please keep this ministry in mind. You may drop off your food donations in the collection barrels on September 6, 13, 20 and 27, or any day during the week that the Church is open. I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in. – Matthew 25:35

North Raleigh Ministries News

Webwright — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:19:45 +0000

Thank you! In July 2009, your generosity helped feed 186 families and provided financial assistance to help pay bills from Progress Energy, PSNC and landlords.

Please Save the Date – Saturday, September 12, 2009 – North Hills 5K Run for North Raleigh Ministries. Sign up now to run or volunteer.

Food Pantry Needs: Paper products, paper towels, toilet tissue, napkins, kleenex, paper bags for lunches, paper plates and paper cups.

School supplies will be distributed August 31st through September 3rd. Backpacks, paper, pens, notebooks, etc. are needed for all ages. Thank you for “Helping Neighbors now” with this need.

We need volunteers to assist with direct client services, a part time Thrift Shoppe manager, nurses to help with the CHAPS program, and teachers/instructors for client services in various programs. Call 785-9911 for more information.

Keep North Raleigh Ministries in your prayers as we continue to grow and help many more families through these difficult economic times.

North Raleigh Ministries Food Drive

Webwright — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:55:39 +0000

Please bring non-perishable food products any Sunday in May. Donation barrels will be in the narthex on May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st. NO FROZEN OR REFRIGERATED ITEMS PLEASE. Contact Keith Bandy, Peppy Hayes or Debbie Nicholas for more information.