"And taking the five loaves and the two fish, [Jesus] looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. And all ate and were filled. What was left over was gathered up, twelve baskets of broken pieces" (Luke 9:16-17). 

Dear Friends, 

Here at the HELP YOURSELF SHELF FOOD PANTRY we have an opportunity to access a grant of $500 through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA)  Daily Bread Matching Grant. As a part of the full communion relationship between the Episcopal Church and the ELCA, they have awarded us this grant as we work to curb hunger in our community.

 We have until Sunday, June 19th to meet our goal.  We need your help to make sure we generate the maximum amount of support for our neighbors experiencing enduring economic and health challenges. With your help, we can raise $500 or more to match the grant from ELCA World Hunger. Every gift truly makes a difference — thank you for your support!   All monies raised and given to the ELCA World Hunger will return to the HELP YOURSELF SHELF FOOD PANTRY, along with the matching $500, making a total of $1,000 going to HYS!​

Simply click on my personal page and find the tab for DONATE and follow the prompts.  I assure you that this is a safe and reliable method of payment and all of your donation will be directed to the HYS FOOD PANTRY!

About ELCA World Hunger 

Working with and through ELCA congregations and other full communion partner churches in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, plus Lutheran churches overseas and other partners, ELCA World Hunger is uniquely positioned to reach communities in need. From health clinics to microloans, from water wells to animal husbandry, and from community meals to advocacy, ELCA World Hunger supports sustainable solutions that attack the root causes of hunger and poverty.

Thanks for your support!

Rev. Tom Junkert, on behalf of the HYS Food Pantry