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CROS Ministries // This Week! October 2, 2018
A weekly update especially for CROS Liaisons, Board Members, Friends, and V
olunteers
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These lovely ladies are from Grace Presbyterian in Lantana. They come to our warehouse in Lake Worth several times a month to sort food for our seven food pantries.Thank you ladies for your faithful service! Check out our new volunteer shirts they are modeling. Only $5 per shirt. Please contact your program manager if you are interested. |
Christians Reaching Out To Society Inc.
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CROS Ministries
in your
Will
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The Caring Kitchen
Community Food Pantries
Nutrition in a Knapsack
Summer Camp
Gleaning and Food Recovery
Community Advocacy
3677 23rd Avenue South, #B-101
Lake Worth, Florida 33461
For information about volunteering, please contact Juanita Bryant Goode at (561) 233-9009 x110 or
[email protected]
Volunteers: Do you need a volunteer shirt? Please let your program director know if you want one.
Just $5!
If you would like to make a donation to CROS Ministries,
click here
or contact Gibbie Nauman, Director of Development and Community Relations at 561-233-9009 ext. 108 or
[email protected].
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JOIN US!
Saturday, October 6
Hustle2EndHunger 5K Run/Walk Family Fun Day
6:00 am Registration begins
7:00 am Run begins
8:15 am Walk begins
9:30 am - 12:00 pm Family Fun Day Activities
Runners - Registration is $40
, includes running chip,
t-shirt, and Family Fun Day entry.
Click here to register.
Walkers
- Registration is Free. Walkers who raise a minimum of $40 through our online fundraising pages will receive a t-shirt, water bottle, and Family Fun Day entry. Register and create an online fundraising page by
Family Fun Day
suggested $20 Donation.
Family Fun Day Activities
Bounce House
Face Painting
Board Game Area
Popcorn
Snow cones
Bucket Toss
Bowling Pin Ring Toss
Sand Art
Hula Hoop Games
100% of the funds raised go to support CROS hunger programs.
Sponsored by:
The Corrella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation
Lakeside
United Methodist Church
Elizabeth Bockmeyer
Corocoran Group
561-718-6570
For more information, contact Gibbie Nauman at [email protected] or 561-233-9009 x108.
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"THE OTHER THIEF - A COLLISION OF LOVE, FLESH, & FAITH" by Frank McKinney
We are so excited to welcome Delray Beach's own and great friend of CROS', Frank McKinney, to our Caring Kitchen meal site at Cason United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 9 starting at 12 Noon. He is currently on tour promoting his new book, The Other Thief. We look forward to hearing him speak next Tuesday! For more information about Frank's new book and where to buy it, click here.
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To anyone planning on dropping off or picking up something from our Administrative Offices, please be aware that Boutwell going south from 10th Avenue in Lake Worth is closed. From 95, you will need to turn left on Barnett at the first stop light, then right on 7th to cross over Boutwell. If you are coming from the south, you can still come north on Boutwell to 7th Avenue. If you have any questions, please call 561-233-9009.
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Volunteer Needs
Caring Kitchen - Delray Beach
Drivers to deliver meals to the Homebound
Time commitment approximately 2 hours, one day per week. Background check and clean driving record mandatory. After training, delivery time is flexible anytime between 9:30 am-11:30 am.
Please contact Shona Castillo for more information, 561-278-0918 or [email protected].
Weekday Van drivers
Time commitment approximately 3-4 hours one day per week to make regularly scheduled stops and occasional random pickups. Drivers will be trained and must have a clean driving record. Hours: 8:00 am - 11:30 am.
CROS Warehouse - Lake Worth
Food Pickups
A volunteer is needed to help with picking up food from Palm Beach County Food Bank in Lantana on Tuesday mornings. Must be able to do a lot of lifting and bending, at least 20 -25 pounds at a time, and be comfortable driving a truck.
Please contact Brian Rowe at 561-779-7936 or [email protected] for more information.
Food Deliveries to our Food Pantries
Volunteers needed to help with food deliveries to food pantries on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am-1pm and need to be able to lift 60lbs.
Please contact Charles at 561-233-9009 x112 or
[email protected] for more information.
Community Food Pantry - Riviera Beach
Volunteers needed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Must be able to lift and bend and pickup 20-25 pounds.
PLEASE NOTE: This food pantry is located at the Port Center building and is housed in the same location as the Department of Children and Families and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department.
Community Food Pantry - Indiantown
Volunteers needed Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Must be able to lift and bend, and pickup 20-25 pounds.
Please contact Jeanette Hemphill for more details at 561-475-7276.
Community Food Pantry - Belle Glade
Volunteers needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Must be able to lift and bend and pickup 20-25 pounds.
Please contact Mayra Echenique for more details at 561-755-2495 or
[email protected].
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On the Table is a one-of-a-kind initiative where thoughsands of diverse ressidents from all walks of life gather together to share a meal and discuss meaningful ideas to strengthen our community. The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is championing this intiative and invites anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Palm Beach or Martin Counties to join in a mealtime conversation with their family, friends, neighbors, or collegues on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Visit
yourcommunityfoundation.org/onthetable for information about becoming a host. Not interested in hosting your own conversation? Sign up to receive the e-news updates about
On the Table, including information about public conversations you can join taht will be available closer to the date.
Do you know a senior struggling to make ends meet? SNAP (Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program) can help them stretch their food dollars and prevent them from having to choose between buying medicine or buying food. It's free to apply, and they can get one-on-one help completing the application online or by hand.
Please share the following flyers.
Click on the text below to download the pdf flyers.
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| Mission: CROS Ministries serves the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin Counties through community collaborations. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT TO SOCIETY, INC., A FLORIDA-BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NO. CH20251), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE, WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY STATE. 501 (C) TAX EXEMPT #59-1802917. CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT TO SOCIETY, INC. RECEIVES 100% OF EACH CONTRIBUTION, WITH 0% GIVEN TO A PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR. |
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