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Almsgiving 2023

Lent 2023 Almsgiving Initiative
- Our Call to Almsgiving
  
  In modern times, as we are spiritually renewed during the 40 days of Lent, we have the privilege of uniting ourselves with Jesus by fasting and praying along with him.
  We, too, can use this holy time to be mindful of those in need.
  Our Lenten outreach can play an important role in one’s spiritual observations as well because it is a special opportunity to join with Christ, embrace self-denial, AND extend a gift of mercy to those in desperate need.
  
  This Lent, it is our desire to keep our almsgiving efforts very local and so we will join our efforts to those of the First Baptist Church of Madison and the Chatham United Methodist Church. Our donations will help to stock the shelves at the First Baptist Church of Madison's Food Pantry and the Chatham United Methodist Church's Food Pantry.
How Can I Contribute?
- First Baptist Food Pantry
  
  First Baptist Church is located in north Jersey in the small college community of Madison. The Church has stood on Cook Avenue for 121 years and has a rich history in the Madison community.
  
  The Food Pantry is open on Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm. All are welcome. Non-perishable foods only if you would like to drop off at the Church. Otherwise, a monetary donation helps to purchase additional foods and fresh food products. See below to donate.
  Items may be dropped off at the Brown Center which is next door to the Church.
- Chatham United Methodist Church
  
  CUMC Community Food Pantry
  
  CUMC Food Pantry has a CRITICAL current urgent need for: pasta, all canned protein (chicken, tuna, fish, pork, etc), boxes of breakfast cereal, baking mixes, dried and canned beans (not green beans), baby wipes & diaper cream, and personal care items.
  Items can be dropped off at the food pantry at the rear of the parking lot 24/7. 460 Main Street, Chatham.
  If you would like to donate items see the note below:
  
  Monetary donations are welcome as well. Donate below.
- CUMC Food Pantry
  
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A Note from Chatham United Methodist Church
- Thank you Brothers and Sisters in Christ at St. Vincent Martyr Roman Catholic Church!
  Your participation in the Lenten support of the Chatham United Methodist Church Food Pantry is deeply appreciated. What we need these days are proteins that include peanut butter, canned chicken, canned tuna, hearty soups and meat stews. We have a 24/7 food pantry located in our church back parking lot that has been open for the past 3 years. We are grateful for folks who donate at any time, and for those who pick up at any time. Large donations can be scheduled for a drop off at the church so that larger amounts can be stored inside our church building. We can then re-stock the outdoor pantry every few days.
  We are also spending approximately $1,200 each week to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, milk and eggs for 30-50 families that come through our food distribution line on Wednesday afternoons. They also receive feminine products, toilet paper, diapers, bread from Panera, butter, and other items. At the end of the line, ecumenical clergy and seminarians from Drew University Theological School are available to provide pastoral prayers in Spanish and English for those who wish.
  For your generosity of money, and products donated, we thank you and thank God. Together we are serving the Christ who said, “I was hungry and you fed me.” Amen.
  Your Brother in Christ,
  Rev. Jeff Markay, Senior Pastor, United Methodist Church in Chatham, NJ