The Cedarville United Methodist Church operates a clothing store to serve the needy of the community. It was started a year ago last October.
The store offers free clothing to those in need. Tables are set up in the Fellowship Room to display items which are donated by friends and neighbors from all over town.
Volunteers open the store at 9:30 on the third Saturday of each month. Since the Food Pantry at the nearby Presbyterian Church is open at the same time, it provides a convenience for those in need of both.
Pat Stevenson, spokesperson for the volunteer effort, wants all to know that they have a particular need for children's items - such as infant & baby clothes, children clothes in the order of sizes 4 & 5.
Donors usually drop their bags of clothes off at the front steps of the church. Donations are gathered in each day.
If you have questions regarding donations, please call Pat Stevenson at 767-2677.
The store has become quite popular, with a good number showing up before the doors open. Consequently, the church is now looking for a store front location nearby to avoid the protracted setup and teardown time. (they have to clear out the Fellowship room and store the clothing away each time - one of the storage places being up the steps to a balcony room- they do have a couple of college lads to help with that)
For some pictorial views of the Cedarville operation, click HERE.
In the foyer of the church there is a container for collecting food items.
Not only are members encouraged to contribute food items but they also have a Food Drive a couple of times a year. Where does the food go? Well, they take it to the Food Pantry at the Presbyterian church next door. How's that for an ecumenical gesture?
(I wonder whether there are any Baptists in Cedarville?)
BTW, when you see the church building in the Photo Gallery, do you notice anything different in the picture of the church - something huge is missing and its not the snow.
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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