Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church

North Raleigh Ministries has been blessed with a route from The Food Shuttle. This is wonderful because we can now provide our neighbors in need with fresh breads, produce and meat. The Food Shuttle also provides a box truck to pick up the food. What they don't provide is volunteers to drive the truck and load and unload the food items from local grocery stores and restaurants on our route. Our assigned day is Wednesday. If we get enough volunteers, people can sign up to work once every 4-6 weeks. Ideally, two people will work together. A commercial driver's license is not needed. If you can spare an occasional Wednesday out of your busy schedule, it will truly make a difference in the lives of those in need. The route starts at 8:00AM and runs until 2:00 or 3:00PM.

Did you know that when North Raleigh Ministries was located in the house next to Hudson that we only needed 5 volunteers each Tuesday to work in the food pantry and crisis center?

Did you know that now that we have added our Thrift Shoppe and expanded to almost 20,000 square feet we need 25-30 volunteers each day we are open to effectively staff all areas? It is amazing to see how this ministry that started in a house has grown to the ministry that it has become. We truly are helping our neighbors in need. This is a mission trip right here in Raleigh. We need you more than ever now. If God is speaking to you about volunteering at NRM, please contact Diane Williams at igmommy@nc.rr.com or 782-4422 to get started.

Children are welcome and encouraged to volunteer. Children under the age of 15 can volunteer 2 hours a day and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children 15 and older can volunteer as long as they want and a parent or guardian is not necessary. Lots of children are on year round school and track out at different times during the year. Please consider having them volunteer at this ministry. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to experience serving others in need.

Food Pantry needs: peanut butter, jelly, canned tomatoes, cereal, canned meat, canned fruit, canned pasta, crackers, spaghetti sauce and spaghetti noodles or any other non-perishable food items you would like to donate.

Please keep North Raleigh Ministries in your prayers. We need more volunteers and God's continued blessings on this ministry.

Thank you to everyone who helps to support this ministry through prayers, volunteering, shopping or donations--we couldn't do it without you!

Hours of Operation:

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 10-2

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10-5

Staff Members:

Denise Crumpler, Executive Director
Peggy Wilder: Manager, Thrift Shoppe
Cindy Whittington: Bookkeeper, Administrative Assistant (as well as Volunteer Coordinator).

NRM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

NRM has grown—and new volunteer opportunities are developing. There’s something for everyone. There are new volunteer opportunities in the thrift shoppe, crisis center and food pantry. If you are wondering if your help is needed, the answer is YES!!

Some of the new opportunities are listed below:
helping clients search for jobs online (show clients how to use designated website (specific training provided)
inputting data into our database- transferring info from paperwork to computer
administrative tasks-filing, making copies, etc.
sorting incoming food- marking cans and boxes with initials NRM, shelving marked items
gleaning produce- sort produce, discard spoiled produce, wash good produce and refrigerate
sort incoming deli and salads from grocery stores and put in refrigerators and freezers
assist clients in selecting food in new ‘grocery store’ food pantry help clients ‘check out’ and take groceries to car
accept incoming donations in Thrift Shoppe

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Come and explore the possibilities of working at North Raleigh Ministries and discover your passion. Check our website for job descriptions and daily availability www.northraleighministries.com.

If you want more information or are ready to volunteer, contact Diane Williams.

Food Pantry Donation Ideas : Soup, canned fruit, canned vegetables, cereal, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, flour, sugar, boxed dinners (Hamburger Helper), spaghetti, canned meats—basically, if it is non-perishable, someone can use it!!! Food donations can be placed in the red bins at the side door to Hudson’s main hallway.

Thrift Center Donations: Please take all non-food donations directly to North Raleigh Ministries. Drop off times are:

Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10-2

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10-5

For specific details about non-food donations, please call 785-9911 or go to www.northraleighministries.com

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