OUTBOUND MINISTRIES

"I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you gave me clothes to wear. I was sick and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me.’"
Matthew 25:35-36

ELAINE KADANE FOOD PANTRY
 

The Elaine Kadane Food Pantry began in January, 1992 and was named in honor of the woman who inspired the congregation to take action and establish the pantry for those families in need.

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The Food Pantry at Ascension provides bagged goods to families in need on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Approximately 100-150 bags are distributed every time. All monies that support the food pantry are raised from individuals, grants, or corporations. No questions asked. All in need are welcome!​

2020 PANTRY DATES

July 7th & 21st

Aug. 4th & 18th 

Sept. 1st & 15th 

Oct. 6th & 20th
 

Nov. 3rd & 17th

Dec. 1st & 15th
 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Assist with picking up food from the North Texas Food Bank hub Sharing Life Ministries.

• Assist with stocking shelves.

• Provide added support for filling bags during the holidays.

• Register recipients.

• Serve coffee and donuts to recipients.

• Help staff food tables and assist clients with food selection.

• Help to coordinate semi-annual drives for personal hygiene items, toiletries.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

We'd love to have you! Please contact Hope Harbeck, John and Beth Dexter or Diane Hooper. 

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HARVEST OF HOPE COMMUNITY GARDEN
 

Our community garden offers space for members and non-members alike to grow fresh food.  There is a nominal fee to help cover costs and gardeners commit to sharing a portion of their harvest with our Food Pantry.  

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Help plant or harvest in the garden. There is a fee to have your own bed, but there are communal beds and general needs for care. See below for an application and agreement.

• Join members of Ascension and the community during scheduled garden workdays.

• Serve as a leader on the Harvest of Hope Garden Committee.  Interested in learning more? Contact Diane Haack

AUSTIN STREET CENTER

Austin Street Center is a mainstay in Dallas.  We share in the work, along with many other area churches. Ascension provides a meal and servers four times a year (February, May, August, and November).

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Cook one or more family size lasagnas.

• Transport the lasagnas and help serve dinner at Austin Street Center.

• Purchase other needed food items such as fruit and bread.

Interested in learning more? Contact Brian Kasper.