The Loaves and Fishes Fund of Central UMC is a way we help people with basic physical needs—along with our Food Pantry, the monthly free Shalom Neighborhood dinners, and the Rack Shack operated by United Methodist Women. This fund, administered by the Pastor with the able assistance of our Administrative Assistant, can be used toward utility or rent bills of persons whose circumstances make their own full payment impossible. Persons seeking such assistance are first referred to Outreach Ministries, which assesses the need. They assist not only with record-keeping, but also have knowledge of additional community resources, along with their own funds to help, at times as well. Loaves and Fishes funds also allow the church to help with transportation to medical appointments or new jobs through gas vouchers or bus tokens, within certain guidelines. We try to use our limited funds to help the most people and the people who live closest to the church, so we follow certain assistance limits and service boundaries. Call Lisa Miner at the church with questions or requests.

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