Linden Presbyterian Church

One of the churches mission projects is a local project called F.I.S.H. This stands for "For Instant Sympathetic Help".
      This is a community food panty program that serves the Linden School District. The pantry is housed in the basement of the Linden Presbyterian Church. Food donations come from churches, schools and 'Curves' of Linden has also been very supportive. Money generated is used to purchase this food and to take advantage of local meat sales. Money donations come from the local Kiwanis, Eastern Star, Masons, individuals and 2 local churches. Our church has been a major contributor.
      This is an all volunteer program chaired by Mildreda Robbins from the United Methodist Church. Several from our church fill food orders after they have been approved / screened through our church office. Volunteers also pick up food and stock the shelves, fill Easter and Thanksgiving baskets. More help is always welcome and needed. Talk to Linda Lewis, Lola Manner or Mil for information.
      With the economy being what it is, we have been getting many requests. From Jan - June 2008 we serviced 94 families which total 340 people. For the same time period in 1007 the number of families was 69 or 248 people.
A major source of income is the "CROP WALK" held each year in Fenton. F.I.S.H. receives 1/3 of the total money collected. Several from our church walk in this event collecting pledges for the distanced walked. In 2007 F.I.S.H. received $1,255.00 from this walk. Your pledges to these walkers is greatly appreciated and we thank you. This annual walk is coming soon. Please remember these walkers and offer to support them with a small or large donation in October.
You may also donate food items by leaving them in the basement and marking them for F.I.S.H. Check the Mission Board in Whitney Hall for the most needed items. Monetary donations can be left in the office or put in the collection plate on Sunday morning clearly marked for F.I.S.H.
      On behalf of all the families serviced we say thanks for your support.
              MISSION COMMITTEE