Aldersgate UMC is proud to support the Food Market mission at Rising Hope Mission Church.

What is the Rising Hope Food Market?

The Rising Hope Food Market provides groceries to food insecure individuals and families in the community. Throughout the year, Aldersgate UMC collects food donations and delivers those goods to Rising Hope Mission Church. Rising Hope Mission Church then distributes the food donations to individuals and families in need on Wednesday from 1:30-3:30pm, and on Thursday from 10am-12pm and 1:30-5:30pm.

Why is this outreach program important?

Many individuals in our community do not get a sufficient quantity of nutritious, affordable food. The donations that we provide and the work that we are doing with Rising Hope Mission Church help serve those in need along the Route 1 corridor by providing them with quality, reliable food assistance every week.

How can I help?

We have set two goals donation goals for the month of October as we highlight this critical mission in our community:

1. Collect and deliver to Rising Hope 1,000 pounds of food to donate. Donated food items may be dropped off in the bin by Door 3 any time.

2. Collect $1,000 of giving to buy needed products for the Food Market. Monetary donations can be made with cash or check and brought to the church office or dropped in the offering plate on Sunday morning. Please make checks payable to Aldersgate UMC and indicate "Rising Hope Food Market" in the note. Donations may also be made online - CLICK HERE. Please select "Missions" from the drop-down and enter "Rising Hope Food Market" in the note.

You can also sign up to be a driver, where you pick up the food donations at Aldersgate UMC and deliver them to Rising Hope Mission Church once a week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings from 10am-12pm).

Who can I contact to volunteer or for more information?

For volunteer-related questions, please contact Dave Halladay. If you'd like to contact a representative of Rising Hope Mission Church to gain more information about the Food Pantry mission, please contact Heather Marshall.