MAP - Meal Assistance Program
Many children go to bed hungry every night right here in Orange and Osceola counties. The number of families in need of help with basic food supplies continues to grow. Peace UMC, in partnership with Publix and through financial and food donations from groups and individuals in the church and community, is able to provide a bag of food for these families in desperate need of assistance. Each bag feeds a family of four for several meals.
♦One family, after getting back on its feet, donated canned goods to show appreciation for the program.
♦Other families report they are now receiving food stamps or have a job and are grateful for the temporary assistance.
The church office manager, Pastor LeeAnn Inman, and other staff members screen and communicate with these families on a regular basis.
To make monetary donations: Make a check payable to Peace UMC and specify "Meal Assistance Program" or M.A.P.
♦All food items that Peace purchases are on sale or purchased at a discount rate negotiated with Publix and other stores.
♦With monetary donations, M.A.P. is able to buy in bulk. Instead of "buy one, get one free," we can buy cases of pasta, sauce, peanut butter, etc.
♦We black out the UPC code on the labels so food cannot be returned and exchanged for alcohol or cigarettes.
To make food donations: a suggested supply list is available. All donations must be unopened and non-perishable.
Please contact the church office for more information 407-438-8947.
Suggested food list:
1 box of spaghetti pasta
1 box of Rotini pasta
1 pasta meat sauce
2 cans of vegetables
2 cans of fruit
2 cans of soup
2 boxes of macaroni & cheese
1 box-canister of oats
1 box of mashed potatoes
1 box of pancake/waffle mix
1 bottle of syrup
1 jar of peanut butter
1 can of Spam oven roasted turkey
"...for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink...Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me." Matthew 25: 35a and 40
