by Emilia Shoup | Nov 3, 2023 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Pantry, Volunteer
Jim Teihen is one of the regular volunteers you can call anytime, and he will be ready to help where he can. He has picked up shifts at the serve and lift center so there are two people available to help those coming in. In addition, Jim has picked up rescue food and...
by Emilia Shoup | Oct 12, 2023 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Pantry, Volunteer
At the South Serve and Lift Center, an anonymous local, retired farmer donates fresh produce from his crops to give back to the community. His goal is to bring produce to the pantry at least twice a month, more often if his crops allow. The fresh produce that he...
by Emilia Shoup | Sep 25, 2023 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Support Us, Volunteer
Pat Smith was reading the last newsletter when she was inspired by the opportunity for a hygiene drive. Instead of asking for donations from those in her community, she hosted a brunch. Pat invited 13 friends to her home and enjoyed time together while they each...
by Emilia Shoup | Sep 5, 2023 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Outpace Poverty
#RunServeLift The Outpace Poverty 5K Run/Walk is an annual event, this year held on September 30th at Avila University. People of all ages come together to run or walk with the common goal of fighting poverty in our community. Participants can sign up individually or...
by Emilia Shoup | Sep 5, 2023 | Current Newsletter, New Post, Newsletter, Pantry
July brought some wonderful news for the south Kansas City Serve&Lift Center food pantry. The J.E and L.E. Mabee Foundation, well known for supporting capital projects that benefit communities throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas,...
by Emilia Shoup | Sep 5, 2023 | Current Newsletter, Employment Services, Newsletter
Mother Teresa’s work came from a deeply held belief about the way God sees the world, and how He wants it to be. Certainly, when living in the grip of poverty, people can feel like they are invisible, hopeless, and even worthless….. and saints like Mother Teresa are...