25 April 2020
Dear Mount Hood Stake Members,
We are reminded in King Benjamin's masterful sermon in this week's Come, Follow Me study that we are to reach out to the less-fortunate. He then asks, "For behold, are we not all beggars?"
While we may feel confined and unable to help those around us, there is something we can do right now for our communities.
We are blessed with a number of non-profit food pantries in and near our stake that would benefit greatly from our generosity.
Last fall we collected several tons of food goods for local pantries (see photos). They were very grateful to our stake members. Now, during these uncertain times, the demand on the food pantries is even greater—double for some. And a food drive is not practical.
If your budget will allow, please consider monetary donations to the food pantries in our communities, all of which can purchase surplus canned goods from the Oregon Food Bank at a very affordable price. For instance, $5 can buy 100 lbs. of food.
The most effective monetary donation is to our Church's Fast Offering (to help those within your ward or branch) and Humanitarian (global assistance) funds, which can be made online with our tithing. This is where we should begin when giving monetary assistance.
If, however, you are still able, please consider donating to any of the following local food pantries:
• SnowCap Communities Charities - Gresham
503-674-8785 • http://www.snowcap.org/
To donate, go to this website
• Zarephath Kitchen & Pantry - Gresham
To donate, go to this website
• Sandy Community Action Center - Sandy
503-668-4746 • https://sandyactioncenter.com/
To donate, go to this website
• Estacada Area Food Bank - Estacada
503-630-2888 • https://estacadafoodbank.org/
To donate, mail check payable to Estacada Area Food Bank, PO Box 1196, Estacada, OR 97023
• Neighborhood Missions - Welches
503-622-9213
To donate, mail check payable to Neighborhood Missions, PO Box 594, Brightwood, OR 97011 or contact Shirley Dueber, of the Sandy River Ward, 503-349-6879
• St. Vincent de Paul / Catholic Charities - Gresham and Sandy
503-235-7837 Gresham • 503-668-4446 Sandy
To donate, mail check payable to St. Vincent de Paul to St. Henry's Catholic Church, 346 NW 1st St, Gresham, OR 97030 or St. Michael's Catholic Church, 18090 SE Langensand Rd, Sandy, OR 97055
Thank you for giving this your consideration. Please do not feel obligated. This is not an assignment or directive. We simply want you to be aware of a growing need within our stake's communities. And this is one thing we can do even when confined to our homes.
With love and gratitude for your generosity,
The Stake Presidency
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