On Sunday, November 19th after the service, UCF celebrated the opening of a new roadside Food Pantry to help those with food insecurity in our community, especially at times when other food pantries are closed. The food pantry was the brainchild of our UCF friend, Daryl Walker. She applied for a $500 grant and was awarded the money.
Members Helene Kelly and Caroline Dominguez headed up the effort. We want to thank Bill Douglass, a friend of Caroline’s, who did a great job building the pantry for free. Members donated materials and their time to paint the pantry after it was delivered to the church. Helene’s son, Adam Greico, installed it.
The November 19th worship service was called “What Do You Bring to the Feast” and the congregation brought non-perishable food to fill the pantry. After the service, the children and youth placed all the food into the pantry and Riley Prestwich cut the ribbon.
We also want to thank the Food Waste and Recovery group of the Carteret Food and Health Council, who co-sponsored this grant and are helping us to get the word out in the community.
