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Next opportunities to help — Feb 23

We have an opportunity to serve our neighbors in Christ's Name: InnVision needs our help distributing fresh fruits, vegetables and other food to people in need. InnVision handles all the "paperwork" and decisions — they just need help bagging the groceries from their supplies, USUALLY on the 4th Thursday of every month, from 9:00 AM to about 12:00 noon.

If you are retired, work part time, are a stay-at-home parent who'd like to have a few hours out, or just have time, this is the perfect opportunity for you. There is some lifting and carrying, but it is NOT required! Call the Office for more information. Location: At the InnVision warehouse at 7th and Commercial Street in San Jose.

Believers in Christ Homeless Street Ministries

Pastor Oakie, John, and their team provide meals for our needy neighbors at our 6th Street Parking lot on Sundays — more than 3400 meals served so far this year! Pastor Oakie says, "Thank the Lord, and you Saints who make this ministry happen!" You can contact Pastor Oakie directly at (408) 453-4123 or at oakie7@yahoo.com.

There are many things that would help this ministry do even more! Bring any of the following things to the lot on Sundays (late afternoon):

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Sleeping bags, 6'x6' tents, Tarps, canopies (8'x10')
  • Shoes (size 8-10 men's), men's socks (black)
  • Warm coats
  • Toiletries
  • Coffee supplies (cups, creamer & sugar packets, stir stix)
  • Ramen or Cup-of-Noodle soups ("cup of" packets)
  • #10 large cans hominy or jalapenos
  • Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish—all in individual packets)
  • 1 gallon Ziplock bags
  • Food service gloves (large)
  • Roaster oven or a Small portable BBQ grill
  • 30-quart Aluminum cooking pot
  • Plastic tableware and To-go containers ("clam shells")
  • Clean rags & Trash bags — 55 gal. heavy duty
  • Spray cleaner and gallons of bleach
  • Supplies for Pastor Oakie and his workers: Virgin Mobile "Top Up" Phone Cards, a laptop computer, Gasoline or Subway gift cards
  • Costco or Walmart gift cards
  • Pastor Oakie's monthly cell phone funds