CONTACT NAME Pam Schroeder
EMAIL info @ holytrinityankeny. org
PHONE
OFFICE ADDRESS
TYPE OF WORK
DESCRIPTION
COUNTIES
HOW TO HELP
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church( Ankeny)
CONTACT NAME Pam Schroeder
EMAIL info @ holytrinityankeny. org
PHONE
515-964-4348
OFFICE ADDRESS
517 SW Des Moines Street Ankeny, IA 50023
TYPE OF WORK
Faith Based, International, Food Pantry, Garden Program
DESCRIPTION
The people of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church strive to emulate and incarnate the open arms of Jesus Christ as he revealed God ' s love by embracing the broken, welcoming the outcast, and giving his life on the cross. The goal of their Hunger Ministries is to raise congregational awareness concerning the needs of the hungry through education, service opportunities and advocacy.
The Holy Trinity Food Pantry augments other pantries in the area and helps meet the needs of those who are hungry and do not meet the guidelines for DMARC food pantry assistance and need additional resources. The Food Pantry in open every Tuesday from 12:00- 6:00 PM. It is located on the west side of the Fellowship Hall. The southwest door of the Fellowship Hall is used by clients during food pantry operation.
In addition to the food pantry, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church alleviates hunger through:
� Hearty Blessings- Make casseroles to freeze for people who need an extra hand or a quick meal.
� Backpack Buddies- Help kids at two Ankeny grade schools get the food they need over the weekend.
� ELCA World Hunger Appeal- Partners in assisting, aiding and advocating for the hungry globally.
� Love Lunches- Love lunches and snacks are served to local children in Ankeny at Sunset Park on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the summer months.
� Church Garden- All produce is shared through their Food Pantry
COUNTIES
Polk
HOW TO HELP
Iowans can support the Holy Trinity Food Pantry through donations of funds or food and by volunteering. Those with an interest in helping with the Backpack Buddies program should email Kristen Gray.
Hunger Ministries meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:00pm. Members of Holy Trinity are encouraged to drop by anytime, newcomers are encouraged to contact the church office ahead of time.
Individuals and organizations who are interested in exploring other ways to partner with Holy Trinity ' s Hunger Ministries are encouraged to contact the church office.
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