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Second Reformed Church - Pella DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Sophie Matthonet-VanderWell EMAIL Members and friends of Second Reformed Church in Pella put their faith into action in tangible ways on mission/work trips—building, feeding, and teaching, both in Iowa and around the world. Their efforts to end hunger locally include: hosting a free summer lunch program, monthly food drives for Pella Food Pantry, Saturday end-of-month free breakfasts, and service and donations of produce in local church gardens. info@2refpella.org PHONE 641-628-3982 Their efforts to end global hunger include: providing volunteers for meal packaging through Meals from the Heartland, volunteering with the Pella CROP WALK for Hunger to promote awareness for rural development in 3rd world countries as well as raise money for Church World Service and their efforts in those countries, and annual mission trips to Pignon, Haiti to work with Promise for Haiti and United Christians International. OFFICE ADDRESS 612 Broadway Street Pella, IA 50219 TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International, Community Based, Meal Site COUNTIES Marion Page | 485 HOW TO HELP Those interested in exploring partnerships with or supporting the mission work of Second Reformed Church in Pella should contact them directly. One of the most important ways to help is by spreading the word about the free summer lunch programs and Saturday end-of-month free breakfasts to people throughout Marion County.