“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” -Matthew 25:36-37
Community Garden
Our garden season is March through November. During that time we need volunteers to till, plant, pick, weed, wash veggies, package and weigh produce, and deliver to food banks. Your assistance is welcomed at ANY TIME for ANY TASK. Especially needed are delivers to food banks in July through September. If you could provide this service, please indicate that on the volunteer page.
We always need seed and plant contributions as well as money for compost, fertilizer, pest control, and watering expenses. A schedule for garden work is published on the calendar, and of course, is dependent on the growing season. Please check the calendar for regular garden hours, but on most days, someone is in the garden in the mornings.
![gardener showing off some healthy sized cabbage](/sites/default/files/styles/image_450x400/public/images/image-text-block/community-garden.jpg?h=85894cc3&itok=FXp1vbob)
Winterization Project
We need help in going around businesses and asking for donations of plastic and insulation. Major items for home winterization are:
- Heavy duty plastic sheeting
- Staples for staple guns
- Duck tape
- Contractor plastic bags
- Financial contributions for Thanksgiving meals
- Bottled water
![crew getting a home ready for winter](/sites/default/files/styles/image_450x400/public/images/image-text-block/winterization-project.jpg?h=6639d4f1&itok=-j6xA6rE)
Other Missions
All Souls members are involved in a variety of missions in our community. Some missions have specific needs at different times during the year. Some of activities we support are:
Barack Obama Elementary – lunch buddies and mentors, Fall school supply fund raiser, underwear drive
Peter-Paul Development Center – Halloween Party with a lunch and activities of games, pumpkin decorating, and arts and crafts.
CARITAS – We assist serving food and visiting with homeless people. It is a gift to us all!
Blessing of the Animals – A fun event for the entire community, usually held on the first Sunday in October.
![a diorama of All Souls other missions](/sites/default/files/styles/image_450x400/public/images/image-text-block/other-missions.jpg?h=f16263a9&itok=Kncf4pr5)