Local Missions
MUMC Food Ministry
You can designate your giving in person or online to Food Ministry (envelopes available in the Info Hub and Narthex). Help support our ongoing food outreach including More Than a Meal, Distributions, Meal Blessings, and more. Food items can be dropped off in the Community Center.
FOOD PANTRY CURRENT NEEDS:
In a combined effort, folks at and connected with Mentor UMC and our preschool are collecting food for those suffering from cuts to SNAP. Our goal is to collect enough food that we can do a few pop-up food pantries throughout Mentor for folks who do not have transportation or resources to get to a food program. There is a blue bin for collecting non-perishable food items located in the Gallery. We are looking for the following items:
- Non-perishable food items
- Non-perishable foods that can be made in the microwave
- Canned foods with a pop-open lid
- Can openers for canned items without a pop-open lid
- $5-10 gift cards for folks to buy fresh dairy & produce
This is a food ministry of MUMC that gives a sense of connection as well as a meal. Many of those who need food are also in need of seeing a smile and hearing a kind word. On the last Saturday of each month, we cook a meal and serve in our Fellowship Hall. You can help cook, clean up, or hand out meals while interacting with guests. The time commitment is four hours. Please use this link to sign up online.
Holiday Hygiene Kits
This holiday season, Painesville UMC would like to give the gift of hygiene/personal dignity to their food pantry clients by offering them a package of supplies during their visit in December. Each package is valued at about $30. If you would like to donate to these kits, please make checks out to PUMC with “Love Gift” in the subject line, or donate to the “Love Gift” option on our e-giving page.
Here is a shopping list if you choose to shop for your gift:
Nehemiah Mission
There are volunteer opportunities at Nehemiah mission in Cleveland, especially for their “Bread on Bridge” ministry. Learn more online here.
Hope Chest
Based in Painesville, their mission is to provide clean clothing and new shoes, socks and underwear to people in Lake County. You can drop off donations in the Community Center or designate your giving to “Hope Chest”. Check the Weekly Update for regular updates on their current needs. View their website here to learn more.
Caring Servants
Caring Servants is an extension of the pastoral visitation ministry to the homebound or chronically ill members of Mentor United Methodist Church. Caring Servants provide regular contact through cards, calls, visits, or “special deliveries” on a monthly basis. By using a buddy system and focusing on 4-6 people we “share the care” on a regular basis in order to keep people connected to their church. If you are interested in getting involved, get in touch with Pastor Ivy or the church office.
Project Hope for the Homeless
This Homeless shelter of Lake County, located at 25 Freedom Rd in Painesville, relies on volunteers and donations. MUMC often partners with them for meals, programs, or various missions throughout the year. If you feel called to this area, learn more on their site or get in touch with the Missions committee at MUMC. Check out their website for updates.
