Hunger and Shelter
Hunger & Shelter Outreach
Helping Hands - Work teams from Christ Church gather quarterly to tackle small one day construction projects for older and disabled neighbors throughout Orange and Chatham counties. Experienced team leaders guide those who are less experienced. All are welcome. Contact Ken Reeb (918-3929).
Habitat for Humanity - On Saturday work days, help provide adequate housing for low income families in our area. No construction experience is necessary. Volunteers are needed on Sat., October 23, 2010 to build a home in Pittsboro. For information on this Chatham Habitat build and others, contact Ed Harland (; 933-4843), or sign up in Ascension Hall or online here. To find out about builds in Orange County, contact Jean Elia ().
Interfatih Council (IFC) Breakfasts - Each Sunday, since Christ Church's inception, teams of 5 people prepare and serve breakfast at the homeless shelter in downtown Chapel Hill. Beginning at 6 am, the crew prepares scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, toast & sweet rolls, sausage, grits, juice, and fresh fruit that is served to 75-90 hungry people. A six-month, rotating volunteer schedule is created each January and June. To help, contact Colleen Sharp (969-9225).
Gleaning- Individuals and families participate in montly outings to area farms to harvest crops that are then given to the needy in our community. Contact Chris Stonehouse (267-4852; ).
Project 5000- annual emergency food box drive to benefit the Interfaith Council (IFC) Food Pantry in Carrboro. Contact person: Chris Stonehouse (267-4852; ).
Pastor's Benevolent Care - assistance with a wide range of community needs including hunger, housing issues, resource needs, and referrals. Contact person: Pastor Christi Dye, 969-8820, ext. 205.
TABLE - a hunger prevention program which gives participating children loaner backpacks on Fridays that contain healthy food for the weekend. On Mondays, the backpacks are returned to be filled again. Go to TABLE to find out more. Contact person: Terri Swanson, 542-3126, .
