Our church has an ambitious goal of packing 21,000 meals through the organization Rise Against Hunger. This is entirely possible with your help. Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable, mobilizing the necessary resources to end hunger by 2030. You are no doubt aware that food prices have increased significantly during the past year so this effort will require over $8,000 in funding. You are certainly welcome (but not obligated) to help us fundraise. This year each meal will cost 39 cents.

Haygood is sponsoring a Rise Against Hunger event on Sunday, September 25. We will gather in the gym and begin with a devotional and music in place of our usual Sanctuary worship. We will then assemble thousands of meals for those in the US and around the world who suffer from food insecurity. If you have attended our Rise Against Hunger events in the past, you know that it is a high-energy, fun experience, made possible by your donation of time, effort and funds. We will have nursery care available for three years and younger. Children three years and up are able to help with cards to senior adults or can help with the food packing.

Whatever you can contribute is greatly appreciated. Our main focus this year is to express our Christian love by meeting the needs of those whom we probably will never see. Remember that Jesus said, “I was hungry and you fed me.” We will be working in 2 shifts: 10:00-11:30AM and 11:45 AM-1:15 PM. To sign up and/or donate, please click here. All are welcome! Bring your friends. This is open to our community. It’s a great way for families to join together in serving.