Monthly Mission Focus – Society Of St. Andrew
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL HUNGER ACTION MONTH!
Over 70 million people in the U.S. today are food insecure. We throw away billions of pounds of good food each year. Formed in 1979 Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) brings people together to harvest and share healthy food, reduce food waste, and build caring communities by offering nourishment to hungry neighbors.
Partnering with faith groups, secular groups, schools, and individuals, SoSA sends willing volunteers to glean (pick, dig, or gather) fresh fruits and vegetables from fields and orchards. Sharing healthy and nourishing food with hungry people, prevents food waste, and spreads the abundance that we are provided.
Potatoes this year cost an average of $0.89 per pound. Last year St. Mark’s partnered with SoSA and provided 40,000 pounds of potatoes for only $0.16 per pound! Please help us reach our fundraising goal of nearly $7000 to host this annual Potato Drop, on September 27.
2024 IMPACT:
- 261,497 pounds of food gleaned and distributed;
- 1,045,988 servings of fresh food shared;
- 209 events held to rescue & share food;
- 273 volunteers engaged in hands-on service;
- 74 recipient agencies & partners.
How can you help?
Financial donations to SoSA may be made online at stmarkscarmel.org/give or by using the mission offering envelope in the blue attendance pads.
Honor someone special this Lenten season with a gift through St. Mark’s Wings of Hope Campaign. Pick up a copy of the Lenten Devotional booklet from the Society of St. Andrew at the Mission Connection Table in the Gathering Area.
Volunteer in the fields through gleaning opportunities here in Indiana at endhunger.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Easter Card Campaign
Honor someone special this Lenten season, with a gift through St. Mark’s Easter Card Campaign: Wings of Hope!
The season of Lent begins on March 5! Honor someone special this Lenten season with a gift through St. Mark’s Wings of Hope Campaign. Your Lenten offerings this year will benefit Society of St. Andrew. Make a gift In Honor, In Memory, or In Appreciation of a special person or group. Honorees will receive an Easter Card from St. Mark’s acknowledging your gift and celebrating the Resurrection of Christ. Your donations are given directly to the Society of St. Andrew.
Complete form below and return with a minimum donation of $5.00 per card.
Please contact Missions if you would like to know more.