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Annapolis Light House Shelter

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www.annapolislighthouse.org

"SOUPER" BOWL

"Souper" Bowl Sunday is February 5th. On this day bags of food will be collected from our congregation for donation to the Food Pantry at Light House Shelter. The pantry provides two bags of groceries per month to families in our community who are in need of assistance. On Sunday, January 22nd and January 29th, we will be handling out grocery bags with the list of needed items attached. Please note that this year's list (see list below) is new and more concise. It is the most current and up to date list of what is needed. Thank you to Graul's Market for donating the paper bags. Please return your food contributions on Sunday, February 5th and we will deliver them directly to Light House. If you would rather make a monetary donation, please write your check to Calvary UMC with "LHS Food Pantry" noted on the check.

LHS Winter Relief Program

The Light House, in partnership with the City of Annapolis, will provide a "Winter Relief" program. From November 20th through March 15th, Light House volunteer programs will provide food and beds to 30 chronically homeless individuals at the old shelter building located at 206 West Street in Annapolis. These are different individuals than those who stayed in our church as part of the Arundel House of Hope "Winter Relief" Program. Light House will need help from the community to fill this critical need and make this year's Light House/City of Annapolis Winter Relief a success.

• They need volunteers to staff the 206 West Street building in shifts from 6pm-7am. The first shift will be from 6pm to 11pm. The second shift will be overnight from 11pm to 7am. There will always be a staff member at the facility.
• They are asking for dinner and breakfast casseroles to provide meals for those staying each night. Casseroles are easy to heat and serve, which will be necessary with the limited staffing. Donated casseroles may be dropped off at the 10 Hudson Street facility.
• They are asking for Breakfast Bags-for those mornings when casseroles are not available, they would like to have Breakfast Bags to distribute. Suggestions: Granola Bars, Yogurt, Fruit, Muffins/Pastries/Bagels, Fruit Juice
• They are asking for donations of Blankets, Pillows, Towels, Washcloths and Toiletries.
facility.

Contact Carol Ferdock, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator at Light House with any questions or to donate or volunteer. 410 349-5056 ext. 205 or cferdock@annapolislighthouse.org

Dinner Program:

The mission of this program is to provide dinners for the 60-75 residents of the Light House Shelter on the first Tuesday of each month.  Each volunteer/household is asked to cook and serve one to two times a year, or more if they desire.  We schedule four volunteers for each month's night and one individual usually takes the lead to organize the dinner plans among the group.  A suggested menu has been developed by leaders with exact amounts and expenses of each ingredient to be purchased, but the menu can be varied as the group desires.  The dinner should be served by 6pm and is usually prepared at the Shelter's kitchen, but dishes may be brought from home if prepared according to specifications.  Clean-up is handled by the Shelter's residents.  If you would like to join us in this volunteer effort, we welcome you to help us continue Calvary's commitment to this community mission program.  For questions or to volunteer, please contact Betty Thompson or Beth Wilt.

Thanks so much for all of your support this year! The Holiday Season is rapidly approaching, so I wanted to share with you the ways in which we are asking for help to make the holidays brighter both for our residents and for those from the community who come to us for assistance.

Here are the areas in which we are asking for assistance for the Christmas holiday:

1. Sponsor-a-Family – I will have "Wish Lists" for the families in our program. If you are interested in providing gifts for a family, please contact me and I will get the wish list to you. You can request a particular family size. We ask that all gifts be delivered to the Light House by Monday, December 19th.

2. Gifts for Individual Residents - We have 34 single men and 20 single women in our facility and transitional properties. We are asking for a Gift Bag marked "Male" or "Female" with gift items inside. Here are a few gift item ideas:

* Gift Cards for stores within walking distance of the Light House such as: Target, Kohls and stores at the Annapolis Mall.

* Warm Gloves, Scarves, Hats

* New, unopened packages of underwear and socks

* Toiletry Items such as Travel Sized Shower Gel, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Combs, Brushes, Lotion, Antibacterial Gel, Razors and Shaving Gel

* Pre-Paid Phone Cards

Please note: All items are not required for all of the bags. The list above includes many items that are needed, but they will be appreciative of anything that they receive. We ask that the bags not be stapled and that they be delivered to the Light House by Monday, December 19th.

Feel free to contact Michelle Marshall if you have any questions or would like to volunteer to donate gifts or sponsor a family (contact info below).

Thank you for your support!

Volunteer Needs and Opportunities:

Bagged Lunch Program: Please pack what you would like to eat if it were your only meal of the day.

You can deliver the lunches the night before or the day you are scheduled by 9:30am. Please do not staple the lunch bags and place the sandwiches (and anything else that requires refrigeration) in a separate bag or box. [150 bagged lunches needed per day, but ANY amount that you can offer will be greatly appreciated]

Suggested bagged lunches:

1. Sandwich
Sandwiches can be made on any type of bread or roll. We are grateful for any donations, but would prefer that you make no more than 25% of your sandwiches Peanut Butter and Jelly (due to those who may suffer from peanut allergies):
Bologna
Chicken / egg / tuna salad
Ham
Pastrami
Peanut butter & jelly (Please, no more than 25% of the total number of sandwiches)
Roast beef
Salami
Turkey

2. A Healthy Snack Item:
Applesauce cups
Carrot / celery sticks
Fruit cups / fruit rolls
Graham crackers
Nuts / raisins / trail mix
Olives / pickles
Pudding cups
String cheese
Yogurt

3. Drink
Juice or water (We would suggest water bottles still in the case. Our lunch volunteers will distribute them. It's less expensive than juice and a healthy option. Please do not place in each bag.)

4. Fruit
Fresh or Fruit Cup

Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a date to donate.
We really appreciate your support!

Michele L. Marshall
Volunteer Coordinator
The Light House - A Homeless Prevention Support Center
Phone (410)349-5056 Direct Dial (443)569-4208 Fax(410) 349-5060
marshall@annapolislighthouse.org