Ministry with Community

The plants and bees were doing their best work in our garden this afternoon.

Today's meals are sponsored in memory of Pastor Joan Herbon by Lord of Life Lutheran Church.

Thank you, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, for your support!

Today's meals are sponsored in celebration of Marley Westra's birthday!

Happy birthday, Marley! Thank you for all that you do for MwC!

We are in need of t-shirts! Men's and women's adult sizes M-3XL. New or gently used and clean are fine.

You can find some on our Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CXNEVMWZTI6N...

Items for donation may also be dropped off at the back door next to our loading dock any day of the week between 9am and 2pm. Please do not drop off other used clothing, we only need t-shirts at this time.

Thank you for your help!

With increasing needs for meals, Sponsored Meals are more important and helpful than ever.

A gift of $350 sponsors breakfast or lunch. A gift of $500 sponsors both breakfast and lunch on the day of your choice.

Interested in helping us meet the need for meals? Contact our Development Director at 269-343-6073 x131 or at [email protected].

We are in need of men's and women's underwear. New and packaged/with tags on only, please.

Men's Boxers or Boxer Briefs: Sizes M-2XL
Women's Briefs or Bikinis: Sizes 6-8

These items can be purchased from our Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CXNEVMWZTI6N...

Items may also be purchased elsewhere and dropped off daily from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the back door next to our loading dock. Please ring the doorbell and a staff member will assist you.

Thank you for your support!

Our amazing Kitchen staff served 14,583 meals last month. It's not the most meals ever served in a month, but it's in the top 10 and it's the busiest June we've ever had.

Today's meals are sponsored by George and Linda Dunn in celebration of Amy Anderson's birthday!

Happy birthday, Amy! Thank you for your support, George and Linda!

Today's meals are sponsored in celebration of Beth Dewaters' birthday!

Happy birthday, Beth! Thank you for all of your support over the years!

We're open for our normal hours and serving our community on July 4th.

Let's check in on the garden! We've got pumpkin plants covered in blossoms, peppers ready to pick, tomatoes that are perfect for frying now or about to start turning red, and corn that thinks the 4th of July was a month ago because it is far higher than our knees.

We are in need of t-shirts! Men's and women's adult sizes M-3XL. New or gently used and clean are fine.

You can find some on our Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CXNEVMWZTI6N?ref_=abls_nvfly_swo

Items for donation may also be dropped off at the back door next to our loading dock any day of the week between 9am and 2pm. Please do not drop off other used clothing, we only need t-shirts at this time.

Thank you for your help!

Juneteenth is next week, but celebrations are already starting!

Follow this link for a list of events around Kalamazoo and West Michigan: https://www.woodtv.com/news/local-news/list-juneteenth-events-in-west-michigan-2024/

On behalf of Ministry with Community, we wish you a proud, happy Juneteenth!

It’s Pride Month! Kalamazoo Pride is June 7th and 8th, but you don’t have to wait to celebrate! Head to OutFront Kalamazoo to support a great local organization that’s doing amazing work and check out all the events and programs they have throughout the month and year.

To our LGBTQIA2S+ members, staff, volunteers, followers, and supporters, HAPPY PRIDE! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

It's a beautiful day in our garden!

Today’s meals are sponsored by Cliff and Brenda Mulder in memory of Ann and Allen Mulder.

Thank you for your support of MwC and our members, Cliff and Brenda!

Today's meals are sponsored in celebration of Ron and Margaret Strzelecki's 50th wedding anniversary!

Happy anniversary, Ron and Margaret! Thank you for your support of MwC and our members!

The digital edition of our Spring 2024 Newsletter is out now! This edition features the work our Security team does to keep our members safe and connect them to services! Read the Spring 2024 Newsletter here: https://ministrywithcommunity.org/s/Spring2024_Newsletter_ForWeb.pdf

We would like to thank Hanes for sending us 650 pairs of their fantastic socks for our members! Gifts like this mean that no one has to go without a pair of clean and comfortable socks.

Thank you for your support, Hanes!

Today's meals are sponsored in honor of Jessica and Adam's 25th wedding anniversary!

Happy anniversary, Jessica and Adam!

🍓Our strawberry plants made it through the winter and the blossoms and berries are already coming in!

Today’s meals are sponsored by Karol Dill in memory of Everett Dill.

Thank you for your ongoing support, Karol!

Today's meals are sponsored by Helen Coverdale in memory of Chuck Coverdale.

Thank you for your support of MwC, Helen!

We are so grateful to Buist Electric for the time they spent changing the bay lights in our Commons Area this week!

Thanks for keeping things bright here, Buist!

We are in need of men's and women's underwear. New and packaged/with tags on only, please.

Men's Boxers or Boxer Briefs: Sizes M-2XL
Women's Briefs or Bikinis: Sizes 6-8

These items can be purchased from our Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CXNEVMWZTI6N?ref_=abls_nvfly_swo

Items may also be purchased elsewhere and dropped off daily from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the back door next to our loading dock. Please ring the doorbell and a staff member will assist you.

Thank you for your support!

We've got baby plants! 🌱 Spring is here and we're getting the garden ready to grow some delicious fruits and vegetables.

Today's meals are sponsored in memory of Chuck Corella.

Thank you to our sponsors for your support!