Weekly Update
Statistics
Client Visits
- 57 in Drive-Thru on Tue, Feb 11
- 40 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wed, Feb 12
- 68 in Drive-Thru on Thu, Feb 13
- 49 New Families this week
- 951 YTD Visits
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers next week. Click the button below to sign up.
Monday, February 17
Closed for President’s Day
Tuesday, February 18
8:00 am- 9:00 am MOFB Shop Thru (1)
8:30 am – 10:30 am Drive Thru Opening Shift (4)
10:00 am – 12:30 pm Drive Thru Closing Shift (8)
Wednesday, February 19
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)
Thursday, February 20
8:00 am- 9:00 am MOFB Shop Thru (1)
8:30 am – 10:30 am Drive Thru Opening Shift (5)
Friday, February 21
9:00 am – 10:00 am Direct Retail Pickup (2)
9:30 am – 10:30 am Cold Stocking (1)
News
Kroger Rewards
Through the Community Rewards program, Kroger makes a contribution to Heart to Heart every time you shop.
In the quarter beginning Nov 1 to Jan 31 we earned $833.64 from the 240 participating households.
Enroll your Kroger customer loyalty card in the program today. Visit
kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
and choose Organization #TB926 (First Community Church).
You can also login to your account to see how much your participation earned for us last quarter!
2024 Annual Report
Click the image to view or pick up a hard copy at either church campus.
Upcoming Events
February is Heart to Heart Month
Happy Birthday, Jill!
A full month of events shines the spotlight on Heart to Heart food pantry! In honor of our first director, Jill Thomas (below), we are celebrating all month long.
More information at h2h.FCchurch.com/february
February 14 – March 31
Today we launch our annual matching fundraiser. Donations made through March 31 will be doubled thanks to the generosity of Duke Thomas, in loving memory of his wife, Jill. The success of this fundraiser directly impacts our ability to serve the greater Columbus community. If you cannot make a monetary donation, I encourage you to volunteer for the food pantry!
Click the button to donate online or make checks payable to: First Community Church with “Heart to Heart” in the memo field. You can mail or drop off checks at First Community South, 1320 Cambridge Blvd. Columbus, OH 43212
February 16
Please join us for Heart to Heart Sunday on February 16. Rev. John Girard will be preaching the sermon in all three services:
- 9 am FC North, Wing Grace Hall
- 10 am, FC South, Sanctuary
- 11 am FC North, Sanctuary
We will collect a special offering in worship for Heart to Heart that will be doubled through the Generosity Match-a-thon!
After each service, join us just outside the worship space for a reception. Enjoy some cookies while you learn more about the ministry, meet the staff, and thank the volunteers for their work. Everyone attending worship can show their support by wearing red!
Even if you are not a First Community church member, or do not typically attend any worship services, we hope to see you there!
Reminders for Sunday!
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Wear your team colors to worship- don your best Heart to Heart t-shirts, comfiest hoodies, or any other gear!
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Check in at the Heart to Heart table on your way into worship to get a nametag!
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Invite your friends and fellow volunteers, too!
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Stay afterward for the reception… free cookies!
February 18
Darkness to Light teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child and youth sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. If you’ve already attended a training and are certified, THANK YOU! Your commitment to keeping children and youth safe is part of what makes First Community a leader in the community. If you’ve not yet been certified, you may:
- Click button to register for the free in-person training on February 18
- Click here to enroll in online training and certification for $16.
If you have questions or concerns about the training requirement, please contact Rev. John Girard.
February 20
You are invited to the 2025 Heart to Heart Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Awards Ceremony!
Heart to Heart staff members will show their appreciation to hardworking volunteers that make our ministry possible. We will recognize the work of everyone that makes it happen, and you can get to know the rest of the team too! Awards will be presented to outstanding volunteers, and we will hear short remarks from the staff. All Heart to Heart food pantry volunteers past and present are invited to attend with an RSVP. We have extended the deadline and reopened the RSVP form. We cannot guarantee a t-shirt or dietary accommodation beyond this point, but we would still like you to join us for dinner if you are able.
Social Media
Make sure you are following the Heart to Heart on both Facebook and Instagram. Social media is one of the best ways for the world to share information! Every time you like or comment on one of our posts, it promotes engagement across the platform. When you share our posts, the information is immediately visible to those in your circle! It quickly helps spread our message- whether it be resource information, a plea for donations, or a volunteer opportunity. Sharing on social media is an easy way to support our mission. Check out these posts from the past week to see what you may have missed.