July 2022 Newsletter
On Our Hearts: Our community urgently needs your help!
For the first time in years our pantry shelves are nearly empty. This summer has been one of the busiest for Hearts. The ministry is touching more lives and providing support to our neighbors in need in many ways. The blessings you share with Hearts has a direct impact on the homeless and oppressed. Scripture reminds us that gifts of food and other resources not only support His ministry but are pleasing to God (Philippians 4). When we come into alignment with God’s will He blesses it and multiplies it. We know summers in WNY are busy and this summer so many activities are back in full swing. That is one reason we are excited to provide multiple ways for you to feed our neighbors. You can donate food by dropping off at the Ministry Campus, shop our Amazon Wish List or scan the QR code (open your camera phone and point it at the code) in this newsletter to donate to our summer food drive. We trust that soon the shelves will not only be full but overflowing with abundance. Please pray for the hungry and hurting. As always, thank you for your faithfulness and support.
Help Stock the Pantry Shelves!
IMMEDIATE FOOD NEEDS HOMELESS OUTREACH
- MAYO
- CANNED TUNA & CHICKEN
- BAKED BEANS
- PASTA SAUCE
DO NOT LEAVE
DONATIONS OUTSIDE.
We cannot accept expired food or opened containers!
Do you have a favorite summer salad recipe?
We are looking for ideas and could use more recipes, please see the recipe card above for details.
From Hearts Kitchen
“Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter.” ~Isaiah 58:7
JUNE 2022
Total Clients Served at Library: 750
Male: 548
Female: 185
Seniors: 8
Children: 10
Hot Meals Made for Homeless Shelters: 3,200
Meal Bags Made for Buffalo Dream Center Outreach: 400
Talk From The Street & Heart
“For me, it’s about hopefully making a difference in someone’s life by creating a space where they feel respected and valued. Where their dignity as human beings is not compromised.”
– Hearts Mobile Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Hearts Harvest Food Pantry
Fortified Lentil Rice Meal Packages are now being distributed courtesy of Hope Rising Together.
Hearts Harvest Food Pantry serves the 14207 area. Our pantry staff and volunteers welcome those in the community who need the help from a food pantry to feed their families, Mondays 12pm to 4pm and Fridays 10am to 2pm at Hearts at 870 Tonawanda St. Riverside.
Through relationships, the ministry’s staff and volunteers are able to make personal connections with our neighbors. The pantry is a living example of God’s love for His people and hundreds of individuals and families are visiting this program each month.
| Households | Infants | Toddlers | Children | Adults | Seniors | Individuals |
| 470 | 32 | 88 | 393 | 821 | 122 | 1,456 |
Hearts Mobile Food Pantry
An amazing group of volunteers served the community and persevered through a torrential rain. We are so thankful for their dedication.
| Households | Infants | Toddlers | Children | Adults | Seniors | Individuals |
| 99 | 3 | 21 | 83 | 175 | 19 | 301 |
Hearts Mobile Food Pantry is held every 4th Wednesday of the month on the Hearts Campus at 890 Tonawanda St., Riverside, from 1pm to 3pm (sign-in at 12:30pm). The goal of this monthly event is to provide as many fresh items as possible and ANYONE can attend.
SUPPORT HEARTS THRIFT SHOP
Come Shop at 890 Tonawanda St.
Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm
Profits help us to help the homeless!
Come in and see the changes!