Reflections from an ELPC Volunteer

Written by: Gail Noden, Food Pantry Volunteer & Member of East Liberty Presbyterian Church


As a volunteer at EECM's Food Pantry, I was recently reminded of the loving, generous spirit that pervades our congregation at ELPC.


It started on the Sunday that the more than 150 Thanksgiving bags were brought into ELPC for the Food Pantry distribution. On Monday, November 16th, it continued when I helped give them out. On that day, over 33 people received the extra Thanksgiving bags. That week, more than 250 people came through the Pantry. Turkey vouchers were also distributed. I share with you the many "thank you" and "God bless you" phrases that were spoken to us.


During November, I interviewed some of the families registering their children for the giving tree. Again, it was wonderful to see those tags flying off the tree. Thank you ELPC members and staff for your continued caring.


And thank you, Gail, for your commitment to EECM and for sharing with us about ELPC's important involvement in our work.