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MONTHLY ON THE SECOND TUESDAY | 1:00-4:00PM
UPCOMING DATES:
APRIL 9
MAY 14
JUNE 11
Hope Food Pantry serves as a distribution center twice a week for persons experiencing food insecurity. TUMC assists with their weekly “sort and stock” on the second Tuesday of every month. On this day, volunteers help organize food donations to make distribution day run smoothly. We need 4-5 volunteers every second Tuesday to assist with this work.
HOPE FOOD PANTRY 2024 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
VIRTUAL EVENT
The 2024 Hope Food Pantry annual fundraiser is a “create your own experience” event with different donation-based options to make a special evening with your loved ones. Give to the fundraiser at the link below.
HOPE FOOD PANTRY 2024 TUMC DISTRIBUTION DAY
JULY 6
Hope Food Pantry hosts weekly distribution days, where those experiencing food insecurity may shop the free pantry for grocery staples, fresh produce, and other refrigerated goods. TUMC Austin hosts two of those events a year.
TRINITY CENTER | 304 E. 7TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Men’s Shower Ministry
Trinity Center offers a variety of programs for Austin “neighbors” experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, or poverty. TUMC Austin has partnered with Trinity Center to offer showers and a clean change of clothes to men every Thursday morning.
This service opportunity requires three adult male volunteers to set up shower stations and assist neighbors who sign up for showers on Thursday mornings. Volunteers have access to free parking in the St. David’s garage and training is provided by TUMC and Trinity Center staff.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
There are additional volunteer opportunities for Women Personal Shoppers, Men Personal Shoppers, and Front Desk Volunteers. To get started, fill out the volunteer application linked below. Contact Eunice Garcia with any questions.
Donation Opportunities
Trinity Center has a large clothes closet and accepts donations of gently used men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, and outerwear. They will also accept donations of new towels and washcloths, socks, underwear, and hygiene items. You can bring these donations to the TUMC Administration Building on Sunday mornings or during weekday church office hours.
BLACKSHEAR ELEMENTARY
TUMC Austin is continuing its partnership with Blackshear Elementary School by supporting its teachers. The Missions Team funds teacher lunches and other hospitality events, as well as supplies for classrooms to improve the class experience for both teachers and students.
Upcoming Serve Events
We have partnerships with several local organizations. Learn more about how you can get involved by clicking on the Mission Partner’s logo, or by emailing Jenny Monahan, TUMC Director of Global Missions and Community Impact.
