Make an Impact
As we seek to be the church in a hurting world, the following are different ways to make a difference through service and mission in and beyond our community
Cherry Hill Food Pantry Collection
Anytime
The Cherry Hill Food Pantry is an important resource to combat food insecurity in our local community, and we have an ongoing collection of items to stock their shelves. Needs include:
nonperishable food items
bar soap
coffee
jams and jellies (brand name only)
laundry detergent
canned tuna
Place items in our collection bin located in the breezeway by the church parking lot. You may also support the Cherry Hill Food Pantry through monetary donations made on our website or church app or by mailing a check to the church office with “Cherry Hill Food Pantry” on the memo line. Thank you for your continued support of our Mission Partner!
The Cherry Hill Food Pantry has an Amazon Wish List where you can purchase items and have them sent directly to the pantry. Click the button to access the list.
Fellowship UMC Food Drives
Collection ends Thursday, Nov. 12 | Food Drive: Saturday, Nov. 21
Fellowship UMC (Haddon Heights) is looking to fill 50+ bags of Thanksgiving sides by Thursday, November 12. Fill a bag with:
green beans
corn
stuffing (boxed or bagged)
canned sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes
mac’n’cheese (2)
rice and beans
cranberry sauce
brownie mix or cake and frosting
Bags and shopping lists will be available in the Welcome Center.
They are also looking for help with loading, unloading, and sorting from 9am-12pm Saturday, November 21, during their food drive. If interested, please email by the church office by clicking the button below.
Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Event
Friday, November 13 & Saturday, November 14
The Haddonfield Council of Churches is excited to host its annual “Feed My Starving Children” food packing event! On Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, volunteers ages 5 and up will gather at Haddonfield Middle School to pack life-saving meals for children and families around the world who are facing starvation and malnutrition. Support this important ministry, monetary donations are welcome. Click the button below and select “Mission: Feed My Starving Children” as the fund.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Food Collection: Through Sunday, November 22
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s come together to bless our neighbors in need! We are collecting non-perishable food items for our Thanksgiving Food Drive to help make the holiday special for local families.
On Sunday, November 22, everyone is invited to simply show up—no sign-up is needed—to help sort food at 10am and pack the bus at 12pm. We’re also looking for volunteers to serve at The Neighborhood Center in Camden on Tuesday, November 24 for their pop-up Thanksgiving grocery store. Register to volunteer to by clicking the button below.
You can also support the food drive financially by giving online or writing “Thanksgiving Food Drive” on the memo line of your check. Let’s work together to make this Thanksgiving a blessing for our neighbors!
Operation Bear Hug
Sunday, November 1-Thursday, December 24
This Christmas Eve, we’ll once again spread comfort, joy, and love through Operation Bear Hug! On November 1, we’ll start collecting new teddy bears and cuddly plushies to share with people who may need a little extra love during the holiday season. This year, our “cuddle hugs” will be delivered not only to local hospitals, but also to nursing homes, bringing a tangible reminder that our community cares.
You can help by donating a new plushie or by signing up to participate in this special Christmas Eve mission. Whether it’s placed in the arms of someone spending Christmas in a hospital or shared with a resident of a nursing home, your gift can bring a smile, comfort, and a little Christmas magic. Help us reach our goal of 1,000 cuddle hugs!
Register to be a part of our delivery team by clicking the button below.
Toy Drive
Sunday, November 1-Sunday, December 13
Help us spread joy this Christmas season! We are collecting toy donations to bless children at Urban Promise, Acenda Integrated Health, and Neighborhood Center. Donations begin Sunday, November 1. Please bring your new, unwrapped toys to the church and help us make Christmas a little brighter for children in our community. Every donation makes a difference!
Monthly Communion Offering
As we gather at the Lord’s table to be fed, we are invited to share our abundance with our neighbors in need. Please bring non-perishable items—such as canned goods, pasta, or cereal—to worship and place them in the collection bins as you come forward for the elements. Baskets will be available in each worship space on the first Sunday of every month.
First Sunday of Every Month
Fellowship UMC (Haddon Heights) Pantry Volunteers!
Ongoing
When: One shift per month, Friday or Saturday from 9am-12pm and weekly midweek shelf stocking with the team as needed. As a volunteer you will:
Warmly greet all clients as they visit our pantry
Register clients and assist with shopping, outlining the weekly offerings
Tidying up at end of shift and restocking where possible.
Help with midweek restocking (this includes carrying items up and down a few stairs)
Work with other amazing volunteers!
Background check required (paid by Fellowship UMC). If interested, please click the button below to let the church office know of your interest.
Support UMCOR General Fund
Anytime
Support the work of The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the humanitarian relief and development arm of Global Ministries. UMCOR comes alongside those who suffer from natural or human-caused disasters – famine, hurricane, war, flood, fire or other events—to alleviate suffering and serve as a source of help and hope for the vulnerable. UMCOR provides relief, response and long-term recovery grants when events overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on their own. UMCOR also provides technical support and training for partners to address emerging and ongoing issues related to disaster relief, recovery, and long-term health and development.