FUMC Fights Hunger This October

We are inviting the community to help FUMC fight hunger this October. While many people are generous during the holiday season, the time leading up to the holidays can be particularly difficult for those in need. To help fill the gaps in food donations and programs, FUMC is hosting three events to address hunger here and around the world.

• FUMC Community Food Pantry Food Drive (All October) - We've launched a food drive to help stock our pantry for our weekly distributions (Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m.) to those in need. You can view our pantry wish list here. Food can be dropped off at FUMC Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd.) Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or on Sundays after worship at 11:00 a.m. 
  
  If it is more convenient, community members can also purchase items from our Amazon Wish List. Items purchased here are automatically shipped to the church. Financial contributions are also always welcome and can be made here.

• Pasadena CROP Hunger Walk (October 11 at 1:30 p.m. Sign in begins at 12:45 p.m.) - The CROP Hunger Walk raises funds for hunger-fighting organizations locally and around the world. FUMC invites the community to join our team and make a donation.
  
  The approximately 2-mile loop along Colorado Blvd. will begin at FUMC (500 E. Colorado Blvd.) and proceed west to Fair Oaks Ave. Walkers will then cross Colorado Bl. and head east to Lake Ave. At Lake Ave. walkers will cross the street and head west back to the First United Methodist Church where the walk will conclude.
  
  Walkers who wish to take a shorter route may cross Colorado Bl. at any corner along the way that has a crosswalk.

• Rise Against Hunger (October 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) - Join us for our annual Rise Against Hunger food packing event! Rise Against Hunger is an organization that aims to end hunger by providing food and nutritional supplies to people in need around the world. Come volunteer and help us pack food for those in need. Register to participate here. You can also support financially here.