Heneghan’s Dunwoody Blog: Dunwoody United Methodist Church begins a new program called "Package of Hope."

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Dunwoody United Methodist Church begins a new program called "Package of Hope."

Families in need will have a new source of support when Dunwoody United Methodist Church begins a new program called "Package of Hope." It will start on Saturday, January 25, and run from 9 to 11 a.m. on at the church, located at 1548 Mt. Vernon Road.

Staff members and volunteers will give out food boxes as part of a new, monthly distribution to help community members in need.   The distribution is open to anyone in an economically difficult situation and unable to provide adequate food for his or her family.

Packages of Hope include non-perishable food items that will feed a family of four for several days.   Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. with coffee and pastries. Dunwoody UMC running the program through a partnership with Action Ministries.

The goal of the church is to make families feel welcome as they work through tough financial times to get back on their feet.

Other Charities that serve the Dunwoody area.

http://www.icareatlanta.org

http://www.ourcac.org/index.php/programs/programs-food-pantry

http://www.svdpatl.org/what-we-do/direct-aid/

http://www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org

Atlanta Community Food Bank Locations nearby shown below.

Seventh Day Adventist Church- Dunwoody Hispanic

2197 Peeler Rd.

30338 Dunwoody, GA

Phone: 404-863-8996

Jewish Family Services-Food Pantry

4549 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd.

30338 Atlanta, GA

Phone: 770-677-9300

Garden Spotlight: Dunwoody Community Garden at Brook Run

Dunwoody Community Garden at Brook Run

4770 North Peachtree Rd

30338 Dunwoody, GA