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Feed Our Families
Feed Our Families program provides groceries to families living in Northern Wood County with school-aged children who qualify for free or reduced school lunches. The program runs during the summer to help offset a family’s need for food while children are home from school.
The way the program works is that Zoar volunteers stock the Family Life Center (FLC) like a grocery store for people to shop with shopping carts to gather groceries for their family. This setup allows for a more comfortable experience empowering those who use it and to help break the stigmas of food bank use. Most years, we serve between 30-45 families; however, we have seen a greater need the past few years because of the higher cost of food and toiletries in general.
We always have a need for deodorant and toiletries. Donated items can be left in the cabinets marked Feed Our Families near the Gathering Space area. We are also in need of youth and adult volunteers who can lift and carry 10+ pounds, but we won’t ever turn anyone away who will help.
To learn more, make a donation, volunteer or register to receive food, email Tracy Rickman at tracyrickman@hotmail.com.
Perrysburg Christians United
Perrysburg Christians United (PCU) is a local non-profit supported by Zoar Lutheran and other Perrysburg area churches. PCU operates a food pantry that provides groceries for those who live in Wood County. Proof of residence and photo identification are required, as is proof of income. The pantry is open on Mondays from 1-2:30 p.m., Fridays from 9-10:30 a.m. and the second Saturday of every Month from 9-10 a.m. PCU’s pantry is located in the southeast corner of the parking lot of Grace United Methodist Church, 601 East Boundary, Perrysburg.
PCU also provides financial assistance in crisis situations, works with the Perrysburg Township Fire Department on a Christmas Toy Drive, sponsors three Red Cross Blood Drives (held at Zoar Lutheran), participates in the U.S. Postal Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food collection event, and has a Feed the 5000 food drive during the Lenten season.
To volunteer, make a donation or learn more, contact the church office at 419-874-4364 or info@zoarlutheran.com.