Food Pantry at the DRM

Most of the time when we talk about hunger we are often referring to our projects in Kenya and Haiti, but did you know that people and children go hungry every day in our own neighborhoods?

Did you know that sometimes hunger drives people to Theft. Begging. Or digging left over thrown out food from dumpsters in order to fill that void in their stomach? It is a harsh reality in our community, that many are unaware of. Countless people rely upon the local food pantries and food programs in order to have their nutritional needs met. And sadly, most of the food pantries in our community are suffering at this time of year. Although donations decrease, the need does not, and I am told that the need is ever increasing.

But, we can be a part of the solution.

There are many ways your group or family can make a difference in this need. September happens to be Hunger Awareness Month, and this is a great time to knock out hunger and fill those empty pantry shelves. Perhaps you can approach the principle of your child’s school and have a food drive? Or their teacher? Perhaps your group would be willing to collect food, or you can motivate the collection of food in your workplace. We all know there is plenty of food out there, we just need to get it into the hands of those who can get it in the hands of those who are hungry. Just another way to come alongside those who are hungry.

The Durham Rescue Mission has a Food Pantry at the main campus at 1201 E Main Street. For more information, you can call 688-9641.

Thank you,
Pam McKerring
Pastor of Mobilization
pmckerring@crosspointe.org