Community of Christ Church 
1205 Milltown Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19808

Monday, Wednesday & Friday
 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

• canned vegetables of any sort,
• peanut butter
• personal hygiene products: (deodorant, toothpaste, body wash)
• bags: (plastic, shopping, paper)

Here at Outreach, we take the safety and health of everyone involved very seriously. We understand that the COVID-19 virus is creating even more economic hardship and uncertainty than usual. We are committed to staying open on a limited basis for the duration of this pandemic unless it becomes impossible for us to do so. We have taken the following steps to ensure everyone’s safety and health:

● Client access to the Community of Christ Church is restricted. Emergency food distribution will take place at the door only.

● The Clothing Closet is currently closed. We are not accepting donations at this time.

Hopefully, these measures are an overabundance of caution. As things change day-to-day, we will adjust these procedures accordingly as needed. We urge everyone to pray. Pray for health, pray for guidance, pray for our medical responders, our leadership. Pray for our families and friends. Stay home as much as possible and WASH YOUR HANDS.

We have a large at-risk population that we continue to minister to If you are able, please consider bringing non-perishable food, or monetary donation directly to our Outreach center at Community of Christ Church (1205 Milltown Rd. Wilmington, DE 198080), M, W, F 9- 11 a.m., or, in the case of monetary donations, using the online giving portal at the online giving portal. We realize this is a trying time for everyone and we greatly appreciate your continued support.  

COVID-19 RESPONSE AND PROCEDURES 

In accordance with current CDC guidelines, as well as guidance from Community of Christ World Church, the following procedures were implemented June 1, 2020, as part of our Covid-19 response in order to ensure the safety and well being of our clients, volunteers and staff:

• Anyone entering the building is required to wear a face covering.  This includes staff, volunteers and clients

• Clients and volunteers are required to sign in each day when entering the building.  

• Anyone who appears to be ill is prohibited from entering 

• Hand sanitizer stations have been set up in strategic locations for clients and volunteers

• Restroom use is restricted to volunteer use only.  Restrooms are cleaned after each use

• A maximum of 5 clients at a time are allowed in the building. Our gathering and seating area is not available to clients at this time. 

• Volunteer staffing has been reduced to essential personnel only

• Social distancing is being strictly enforced. 

• CDC approved signage has been posted at all relevant locations around the building

• Volunteers that are engaged in preparing food bags or sorting clothing are required to wear disposable gloves. 

• Frequent handwashing is encouraged 

• Common surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and tabletops are disinfected hourly during our hours of operation. 

• Curbside pick up remains an option for clients that are unable or uncomfortable entering the building. 

These procedures will remain in place unless or until guidance from state and local authorities or the World Church determine that they are no longer needed or are changed accordingly

The St. John the Beloved, St. Benedict Outreach Program provides food and clothing to more than one hundred families in need each week. Food, clothing, and monetary donations are supplied by the generous donations of individual parish members, organizations, church ministries, and a variety of retailers.
 

A big THANK YOU! to everyone who participated in the Outreach Clothing drive. The generosity of our community continues to amaze us. We are temporarily putting a hold on all clothing donations. We are currently in need of plastic bins (12-18 gallons size only please).

We are also looking for volunteers to help in our clothing closet this summer. If you're working from home, a teenager looking for service hours, or just looking for a way to get out of your house for a few hours a week, we need you. It can be 1 day a week, or 3. We'll also be announcing some Saturday hours soon. 

Volunteers are needed to prepare 25 sandwiches. Donations of chips and drinks are always welcome. Please contact Mr. Jamie Moulthrop, Coordinator of Parish Outreach at (302) 994-7867 to confirm your donation date. 

Please also consider using our secure online giving program ParishSOFT to make a donation to Outreach. Thank you, for your continued support of this ongoing, vital ministry. Contact Outreach via email or phone if you have any questions or to volunteer. 

To better serve our families each week, we need the following items:​​​​​

The St. Benedict Outreach Program at St. John the Beloved is a joint partnership with our neighbors and faith partners at Community of Christ Church located on Milltown Rd. Pictured, Jim Aker (left), pastor of Community of Christ Church, and Jamie Moulthrop, coordinator of St. John the Beloved Outreach, are leading the efforts. 


Sincerely, 
Your friends at Outreach