Meals Ministry

Rocky checks the turkeys for the Thanksgiving Meal that was prepared for our houseless community.

Rocky checks the turkeys for the Thanksgiving Meal that was prepared for our houseless community.

 
 

Meals Ministry -

CalFresh Outreach program

Meals Ministry lunch program sends out 80 to 100 lunches to hungry and/or homeless people in our community every week. AUMC volunteers prepare and hand out lunches on Sunday afternoon. We have a partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, CalFresh Outreach, to help pay for food and outreach. We use donations from the congregation to provide socks, tarps, hats, gloves, rain gear, clothing and diapers. We also offer coffee, snacks and hospitality to guests who visit us on Sunday.

We use this outreach opportunity to provide information about nutrition and other services offered by DHHS, Food for People, Arcata House Partnership (AHP), Area 1 Agency on Aging and other organizations. People are always thankful for what we offer.

If you are hungry or can’t afford nutritious food, we have information about Cal Fresh in the office or you can call 1-877-410-8809 to apply through the Department of Health & Human Services regional call center.