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Food of Faith serving procedures during our Pandemic - 2020, 2021, 2022
We all have a sincere desire to serve God and the ministry of Food of Faith, but we also have a need to keep ourselves and those we serve safe. In order to return to our ministry and serve those in need we will institute these new procedures.
We will place a table at the sliding door where our guests can tell us how many meals they need. We are not limiting the number of meals a guest requests as long as the total number of meals do not exceed what we would have served in a sit-down environment. If the number of meals served exceed what we are accustomed to serving, we will discuss our options. Example: If a parent is picking up a meal for themselves and their children they wouldn’t necessarily bring those children with them, or someone will pick up meals for themselves and their neighbor. We all know who our regulars are and we can question them if the amount seems unreasonable. This is very different from how we serve normally, but without our guests being able to eat at Trinity it doesn’t make sense for each person to have to show up. I also talked to Judy Miller, who heads up the West Side Food of Faith, and they give the number of meals each person asks for. We will do the same. I hope this does not deter you from participating in our ministry. You can always call me if you want to discuss this further. 892-5949 or 535-5497. Each week the board member on duty will call Val Cross with the menu and number of meals served and she will give the next church that information.
Meals: You can choose any meal you wish. You will have to provide your own containers.
We all have a sincere desire to serve God and the ministry of Food of Faith, but we also have a need to keep ourselves and those we serve safe. In order to return to our ministry and serve those in need we will institute these new procedures.
- Let Val Cross know what time you need the building open when she calls you. We can open any time you need us there. If you get to Trinity and the building is not open call Pat at 525-5497.
- No guests allowed inside Trinity
- We will serve from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
We will place a table at the sliding door where our guests can tell us how many meals they need. We are not limiting the number of meals a guest requests as long as the total number of meals do not exceed what we would have served in a sit-down environment. If the number of meals served exceed what we are accustomed to serving, we will discuss our options. Example: If a parent is picking up a meal for themselves and their children they wouldn’t necessarily bring those children with them, or someone will pick up meals for themselves and their neighbor. We all know who our regulars are and we can question them if the amount seems unreasonable. This is very different from how we serve normally, but without our guests being able to eat at Trinity it doesn’t make sense for each person to have to show up. I also talked to Judy Miller, who heads up the West Side Food of Faith, and they give the number of meals each person asks for. We will do the same. I hope this does not deter you from participating in our ministry. You can always call me if you want to discuss this further. 892-5949 or 535-5497. Each week the board member on duty will call Val Cross with the menu and number of meals served and she will give the next church that information.
Meals: You can choose any meal you wish. You will have to provide your own containers.
- If you serve anything that needs a condiment you will need to, pre dress the item, use individual serving packets, or the little cups and lids.
- Use styro/cardboard containers, snack bags, individual serving cups w/lids, soup cups, etc. However you choose to assemble your meals is fine. I will have some things already at Trinity to get us started.
- HAPPY SERVING!
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FOOD OF FAITH – A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FEEDING THE HUNGRY
“the problems in Bay City and indeed the world, won’t go away with a few hot meals-but it helps”. F. Davenport
Located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 815 N. Grant St., Bay City, MI 48708 – Telephone: 989-892-5813
OUR PARTNER CHURHES/GROUPS
All Saints, Bay City Civitan, Boy Scout Troop 111, Grace United Methodist Church, Dore Family, First Presbyterian, GM Powertrain Women's Groups, Grace Lutheran/Auburn, Immanuel Lutheran, Joppa Lodge, Marine Corps. Group, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Our lady of Peace, Prince of Peace/Kawkawlin, Trinity St. James/Munger, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Luke's, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Zion Lutheran.
FOOD OF FAITH – A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FEEDING THE HUNGRY
“the problems in Bay City and indeed the world, won’t go away with a few hot meals-but it helps”. F. Davenport
Located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 815 N. Grant St., Bay City, MI 48708 – Telephone: 989-892-5813
OUR PARTNER CHURHES/GROUPS
All Saints, Bay City Civitan, Boy Scout Troop 111, Grace United Methodist Church, Dore Family, First Presbyterian, GM Powertrain Women's Groups, Grace Lutheran/Auburn, Immanuel Lutheran, Joppa Lodge, Marine Corps. Group, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Our lady of Peace, Prince of Peace/Kawkawlin, Trinity St. James/Munger, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Luke's, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Zion Lutheran.
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Become a Food of Faith Partner
If you have questions about Food of Faith or would like to talk about becoming one of our member churches/groups you can contact Pat Maxim, at 989-525-5497 or send an email to pjmaxim@yahoo.com (include Food of Faith in the Subject line so you don't go to the trash folder).
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The ministry of Food of Faith
Food of Faith is an interdenominational faith-based outreach program that provides meals to anyone in need, and has been in existence for over 20 years. Our philosophy is simply to reach out to the community in need and provide a warm, pleasant dining experience in a safe and welcoming environment. We are the only facility providing a Sunday meal on Bay City's east side. We serve anyone in need, without requiring proof of need or any personal information. Typically, we serve Bay City, Essexville, and Bangor Township, but it is not unusual to have visitors from other areas.
Food of Faith began in the mid 1990's when we noticed an increasing population of poor, hungry, and homeless people in and around Bay City. Churches and groups were invited to become partners in serving a Sunday afternoon meal. In 2004 the Vestry adopted it as an official Trinity ministry. Food of Faith has thrived in its ministry in the community. It is not unusual to have 10-20 volunteers in the kitchen and dining room preparing the meal, setting up, serving, visiting with our guests, and cleaning up.
The people of Food of Faith
The people of Food of Faith come in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances to share a meal and companionship in the warm and welcoming environment of Trinity. Over the past 10 years, Food of Faith has averaged over 6,800 meals per year (in the past 5 years that number is over 7,000). As you can imagine our kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, common areas, and entrances are well-used, especially in the wintertime, when people come early and stay longer to enjoy hot coffee and companionship in the warmth and safety of our building.
Food of Faith leadership
The Director of Food of Faith manages the day to day oversight of the program, which includes finances, shopping, organizing the leadership team, conducting the annual meeting, supporting our churches/groups and coordinating all the details to keep this program running smoothly, and being the liaison between Trinity, the churches/groups, the community, and the guests of Food of Faith. The director is assisted by a seven member leadership team that provides support every Sunday for the church that is serving by being at Trinity, answering questions, pitching in to help with the dining room, visiting with guests, and doing whatever is needed to have a successful serving day.
Funding for Food of Faith
Food of Faith is sustained entirely by donations from Trinity’s parish and other individuals and groups. These donations pay for things like napkins, placemats, juice mix, condiments, coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, packaging containers, paper cups, salad bowls, dessert bowls/plates, spices, cooking utensils, and whatever else we can, as well as the food we purchase on Trinity’s serving Sundays. The church or group that is serving provides the basic meal and Trinity provides everything else.
In 2006 Frank Davenport, the Director of Food of Faith, received the Dick Hardy award for the program. In 2016 Pat Maxim, current director, was an honorable mention for the same award.
The ministry of Food of Faith
Food of Faith is an interdenominational faith-based outreach program that provides meals to anyone in need, and has been in existence for over 20 years. Our philosophy is simply to reach out to the community in need and provide a warm, pleasant dining experience in a safe and welcoming environment. We are the only facility providing a Sunday meal on Bay City's east side. We serve anyone in need, without requiring proof of need or any personal information. Typically, we serve Bay City, Essexville, and Bangor Township, but it is not unusual to have visitors from other areas.
Food of Faith began in the mid 1990's when we noticed an increasing population of poor, hungry, and homeless people in and around Bay City. Churches and groups were invited to become partners in serving a Sunday afternoon meal. In 2004 the Vestry adopted it as an official Trinity ministry. Food of Faith has thrived in its ministry in the community. It is not unusual to have 10-20 volunteers in the kitchen and dining room preparing the meal, setting up, serving, visiting with our guests, and cleaning up.
The people of Food of Faith
The people of Food of Faith come in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances to share a meal and companionship in the warm and welcoming environment of Trinity. Over the past 10 years, Food of Faith has averaged over 6,800 meals per year (in the past 5 years that number is over 7,000). As you can imagine our kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, common areas, and entrances are well-used, especially in the wintertime, when people come early and stay longer to enjoy hot coffee and companionship in the warmth and safety of our building.
Food of Faith leadership
The Director of Food of Faith manages the day to day oversight of the program, which includes finances, shopping, organizing the leadership team, conducting the annual meeting, supporting our churches/groups and coordinating all the details to keep this program running smoothly, and being the liaison between Trinity, the churches/groups, the community, and the guests of Food of Faith. The director is assisted by a seven member leadership team that provides support every Sunday for the church that is serving by being at Trinity, answering questions, pitching in to help with the dining room, visiting with guests, and doing whatever is needed to have a successful serving day.
Funding for Food of Faith
Food of Faith is sustained entirely by donations from Trinity’s parish and other individuals and groups. These donations pay for things like napkins, placemats, juice mix, condiments, coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, packaging containers, paper cups, salad bowls, dessert bowls/plates, spices, cooking utensils, and whatever else we can, as well as the food we purchase on Trinity’s serving Sundays. The church or group that is serving provides the basic meal and Trinity provides everything else.
In 2006 Frank Davenport, the Director of Food of Faith, received the Dick Hardy award for the program. In 2016 Pat Maxim, current director, was an honorable mention for the same award.
Students from the Bay Arenac ISD Career Center created and produced a public service message focusing on childhood hunger in America. The video was filmed at Trinity during a Sunday meal service. Great Job Students, your message is powerful.
