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Have a Heart for Hunger
February 14 - March 31, 2010
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Did you know…? There are thousands of men, women, and children in our community who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Last year alone, EECM’s Hunger Programs provided meals and groceries to more than 4,000 individuals.
We are committed to providing food and resources to every single person who comes to us for help, but we can’t do it without you!
Join us for EECM’s annual Have a Heart for Hunger campaign.
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The most immediate way to make a difference in the fight against hunger is to make a financial donation to EECM's Hunger Programs.
An anonymous donor has agreed to match all contributions made between February 14th and March 31st. Your gift will go twice as far!
Click here to donate safely and securely online.
Or send a check payable to EECM to:
East End Cooperative Ministry
250 North Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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EECM relies heavily on donations of non-perishable groceries from the community to keep our Food Pantry stocked and our Meals on Wheels and Soup Kitchen programs running.
Why not organize a food drive? Rally your neighbors, inspire you co-workers, force your kids (just kidding).
We always need:
Pasta Tuna
Sauce Rice
Mac & Cheese Instant Potatoes
Canned Fruits Peanut Butter
Canned Veggies Jelly/Jam
Dry Cereal Dried Beans |
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EECM is an interfaith organization. We welcome the prayers of the community in support of our ministry.
During Have a Heart for Hunger, please keep our clients, staff, and volunteers in your prayers! |
Join us for one of the many events happening in connection with Have a Heart for Hunger! Most of these events are free to the public.
Come for a tour. Come for lunch. Come for dinner. Just come! |
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We need you! That's right, you!
EECM's Hunger Programs could not operate without the help of hundreds of committed volunteers who donate their time and talents in the Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, and Meals on Wheels.
Contact Tracy Hudson at 412.361.5549 ext. 403 or tracyh@eecm.org to get involved! |
Are you organizing a food drive? Did you enjoy an event? Do you have another creative idea to raise funds for Have a Heart for Hunger? Tell us about it!
We'll be featuring stories from the campaign on the EECM blog (www.eecmblog.org).
Contact Kate Snyder at 412.361.5549 ext. 422 or kates@eecm.org. |
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(You can download and print the Calendar of Events by clicking here. Go ahead and put it up on the refrigerator so you don't forget!)
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Worship from the Heart Weekend
We invite any interested congregation to share information with their members about EECM's Have a Heart for Hunger campaign, and to lift up in prayer those in our community who are hungry, as well as the people and programs who serve them.
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Lovewalk for the Poor
Attention youth! Join more than 1,000 other young people from around the region for this annual charity walk and food drive organized by the youth of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The LoveWalk kicks off at 2pm with a worship service at Sacred Heart Parish, led by Bishop David Zubik. At approximately 3pm, participants will set out on foot for EECM's Food Pantry (at East Liberty Presbyterian Church), carrying bags of food to donate to the Pantry. The walk is about one mile in length, and is intended to help participants glimpse the difficult experience of the homeless, who often carry their possessions with them at all times.
To participate in the LoveWalk -- individually or as a group -- please contact Gary Slifky at
412.456.3140 or gslifkey@diopitt.org.
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Tuesday,
February 23
5:30pm |
Hunger Programs Tour
Come by for a behind-the-scenes look at EECM's Hunger Programs. We will visit the Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, and Meals on Wheels preparation areas. You'll also have a chance to meet a few of EECM's loyal volunteers who make these programs possible.
No need to RSVP -- just show up!
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Thursday,
March 4
5:30 pm to
8:30 pm |
Pancakes in the PM
Join EECM's Young Professionals for the 2nd Annual Pancakes in the PM benefit dinner at P&G Pamela's in the Strip. Enjoy some of Pamela's signature goodies and support EECM's Hunger Programs.
Suggested donation: $25. You may make a donation in advance by clicking here, or pay at the door.
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Saturday,
March 13
Time TBD
(Mid-day)
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Volunteer Appreciation and
Recruitment Event
(We HEART Our Volunteers!)
Help us celebrate the people who make our Hunger Programs possible -- and find out how to get involved yourself!
East Liberty Presbyterian Church -- 116 S. Highland Ave. We'll be in the Soup Kitchen Dining Room (off of Whitfield Street -- across from the library).
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Wednesday,
March 17
11:45am to 12:30pm |
St. Patrick's Day at the Soup Kitchen
You (and everyone you know) are warmly invited to dine at EECM's Soup Kitchen as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with music and a special meal. Our cook, Bret, has great things in store, including corned beef, cabbage, and red potatoes. Don't miss this opportunity to get an inside look at this important program.
Lunch is free to all guests of the Soup Kitchen.
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Cards from the Heart Weekend
Help brighten an elderly person's day by making a card for one of our Meals on Wheels clients. This is a terrific project for kids to get involved with (though of course everyone is welcome to participate!).
Cards may be sent or delivered to EECM's Main Offices, attention Kate Snyder, at 250 N. Highland Avenue (second floor of Eastminster Church). Our Meals on Wheels volunteers will deliver the cards to our clients.
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Tuesday,
March 23
5:30 PM |
Hunger Programs Tour
Come by for a behind-the-scenes look at EECM's Hunger Programs. We will visit the Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, and Meals on Wheels preparation areas. You'll also have a chance to meet a few of EECM's loyal volunteers who make these programs possible.
No need to RSVP -- just show up!
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Resources for Congregations |
EECM's dedicated supporting congregations are a huge part of what makes the Have a Heart for Hunger campaign a success each year. We welcome your participation!! Below are a few documents and resources to help you plan your involvement. Questions may be directed to Kate Snyder at 412.361.5549 ext. 422 or kates@eecm.org.
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Bulletin/Newsletter Inserts --
We have put together a series of bulletin inserts, one for each week of the Have a Heart for Hunger campaign. They may be printed off by clicking on the links below and are ready to be copied and distributed. Each insert includes information about the Have a Heart for Hunger campaign, a relevant scripture passage, a factoid about EECM's Hunger Programs and information about an event in the upcoming week. Note that for some weeks there are bulletins available with verses from either the Hebrew Scriptures or the New Testament.
Weekend of February 12-14
Weekend of February 19-21
Weekend of February 26-28
Weekend of March 5-7 (New Testament)
Weekend of March 5-7 (Hebrew Scriptures)
Weekend of March 12-14 (New Testament)
Weekend of March 12-14 (Hebrew Scriptures)
Weekend of March 19-21 (New Testament)
Weekend of March 19-21 (Hebrew Scriptures)
Weekend of March 26-28
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End Hunger Bible Study --
There is an excellent Bible Study on Hunger published by the Society of St. Andrew. It is broken down into six units: Hunger is a God Issue, Hunger is a Global Issue, Hunger is a National Issue, Hunger is a Community Issue, Hunger is a Church Issue, and Hunger is My Issue. Please note that this Bible Study has a Christian focus. As Have a Heart for Hunger corresponds well with Lent this year, Christian congregations may wish to use this study for Lenten Sunday School classes or Bible studies.
Please click here to download the End Hunger Bible Study. |
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Ideas for Congregational Involvement --
Want to participate, but stumped for ideas? These two documents might help get the creative juices flowing.
Highlights from the 2009 Have a Heart for Hunger Campaign
Congregational Involvement Flier
Congregational Pledge
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