Neighbors Feeding Neighbors
In March, Poteet First United Methodist Church launched the Neighbors Feeding Neighbors program. Wesley Nurse Wendy Hilburn came up with the tagline "neighbors feeding neighbors”. The feeding neighbors concept is generating amazing, positive feedback from those who've seen it.
Community restaurant partners, Backyard Kitchen, Farm to Familia, La Mesa, and Biggs Pizza prepare, serve and box up each meal on site with help from church and community volunteers. Our volunteer group then serves those dining in fellowship hall or become meal runners to the cars at curbside wishing to take meals home to their family.
In March, 200 meals were distributed within an hour. In April, 480 meals were distributed. The next Neighbors Feeding Neighbors meal distribution date is Monday, May 15, serving from 5 to 7 pm.
Self-sufficiency of this program is vitally important. There is invitation for church and community like-minded neighbors who can assist with providing meals for hungry neighbors. Average cost per plate is $3.
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors is one of the many ways that Poteet FUMC organizes the community to connect to identified needs. The metal building shell in the background will be built out in the future to serve as a health & wellness center to offer resources and connection for community residents.
Poteet community residents drive by the church to pick up a hot meal as needed for themselves or to share with a neighbor.
Members of the local youth sports league serving as volunteers distribute meals to their Poteet neighbors.
Church and community volunteers pack meals for distribution outside to passing by neighbors