Once again, our Hope for Men and Women program helped set up flags for the Field of Honor at the Merced College Campus. During this ten-day event, our men and women helped straighten flags every day and also helped take down the flags at the end of the event. It was a great opportunity to serve together with the community.
Thank You - Food Drive Update
Holiday Food Drive - Now through December 22nd:
If you would like to donate non-perishable food items, you can do so at the Mission office, 644 W. 20th Street in Merced, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. All donations are appreciated! Thank you!
Most needed items for our Christmas Banquet:
Boxes of stuffing mix, 40 (#10) cans of corn, and 40 (#10) cans of beans (#10 cans are available at Smart & Final). Cash donations are also appreciated to help us purchase hams. Thank you!
THANK YOU to those who have donated food for our Annual Food Drive. We are blessed to partner with you in providing food to low-income families and those who are unhoused. Food from this drive also helps us provide traditional, holiday meals to over 1,000 people at our banquets!
A BIG THANK YOU to Merced City School District, Calvary Chapel, St. Paul Lutheran, Creekside Church, Gateway Church, Kind Neighbor, West America Bank, Aloha Floral, Merced County Young Farmers and Ranchers, and Merced/Mariposa FFA!
Merced County Young Farmers and Ranchers partnered with the Merced / Mariposa FFA Section to donate over 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food to the Mission! Pictured above: Pierce Hanning – chair, Alexxis Rudich – Harvest for All, chair, Denelle Flake – Treas., Sarich Avila – vice chair.
Hope Program Visits Mariposa
In October, the HOPE for Men and HOPE for Women participants spent a day in the foothills near Mariposa cleaning up the hiking trails. Bill King, the Mariposa coordinator, was very grateful to all the men and women for their help. While there, everyone enjoyed the great outdoors and the beauty of God’s creation.
The Mission Support Local Soccer Team
The Merced Rescue Mission, coached by Mission staff members, supports a local children’s soccer team.
Bingo Bash 2023
On Saturday, October 14th, the Annual Bingo Bash was held to raise money for the Senior Meals program. Gina Thomas, Director of Senior Meals, and her crew provided a wonderful program and great food. The day was a huge success!
12th Annual Holiday Food Drive
Food Bank Donates Truck to the Mission
Our Operations Manager, Anthony Choza, is standing next to a truck donated by the Food Bank to help the Mission pick up large donations. This is such a blessing! Thank you!
