The United Methodist Church’s mission agency is stepping up with grants to help fill food pantry shelves. Churches also are striving to support those going without pay during the shutdown.
Even before the federal shutdown, United Methodist ministries across the U.S. faced surging demands. With the suspension of federal food assistance, church pantries plan to step up. But they will need help.
On Aug. 18, over a dozen people representing a diversity of ages and races showed up at Long Beach Rescue Mission with one purpose: to serve. These “Worker Bees” meet once a month for Servant Sunday. The service is part of the ministry of Being the Church Long Beach, a collaboration of four United Methodist churches.
