Serving Our Neighbors
In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus Christ taught us that our love must overcome prejudice and fear. At this time, we are focused on keeping people safe during the coronavirus outbreak and not meeting in person. Some of these ministries are continuing, just in a different way.
Jesus said, "Go and do the same." — Luke 10:37, The Message
Jesus said, "Go and do the same." — Luke 10:37, The Message
Feed My Starving Children
Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and we ship these meals to nearly 70 countries around the world. We meet at the Chanhassen site monthly.
People Reaching Out to Other People (PROP)
from propfood.org:
People Reaching Out to Other People (PROP) is a nonprofit, multi-service organization serving children, families, adults, and senior citizens who reside in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. PROP uses a strength-based approach to service delivery to assist our neighbors in regaining independence. Since PROP began in 1971, its mission has been supported by volunteers and generous contributions from local businesses, civic organizations, churches, schools, and individuals. We support PROP through monthly food collections as well as special projects like the PROP Sharing Tree to provide holiday gifts, school supplies drive and the PROP Garden at EPUMC, that supplies more than a ton of fresh vegetables annually. So long as there is no official quarantine, we will be open to receive food contributions or you can take it directly to PROP, 1400 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie. |
Simpson Shelter
Each year, Simpson Housing Services provides shelter, affordable housing, and support services to thousands of men, women and children who are experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to house, support and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. With close, individual advocacy and support, men, women and families experiencing homelessness can achieve housing stability. Eden Prairie provides shelter meals several times a year and has hands-on giving opportunities throughout the year.
Mission TripsEden Prairie UMC has sent both adult and youth teams on mission trips when it is safe to do so.
The Sheridan Story has a new nameSince early 2018, Eden Prairie UMC has partnered with The Sheridan Story to provide weekend and holiday meals to children who receive free and reduced price lunches at a local elementary school. It is now called Every Meal and we continue to support its work.
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Meals on Wheels
The Meals On Wheels Association of America is the oldest and largest membership organization supporting the national network of more than 5,000 Senior Nutrition Programs that operate in all 50 states and U.S. territories. The tireless work of these programs - supported by a dedicated army of 2 million volunteers - delivers a nutritious meal, a warm smile and a safety check that helps keep 2.5 million seniors healthy, safe and living independently in their own homes each year.
