On Saturday mornings, church and community volunteers distribute free groceries (fruits, vegetables and USDA foods) from the San Francisco Food Bank to low income families living in the 94115 area. Persons living outside the 94115 area, are served and given a listing indicating the food pantry near their home. No one is left behind. Participants are requested to bring bags for their groceries.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. Distribution of numbers / 10:30 am to 11:30 a.m. Distribution of groceries by number.
Contact: Betty Stallworth, Food Pantry Director through the Church Office at (415) 921-7653 or office@jonesumc.com.
Church volunteers prepare and serve free lunches to the community on every Wednesday.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
Contact: Ellen Haynes, Lunch Program Director at lunch@jonesumc.com.
Beyond the Walls is a ministry of service by women for women who are held in the San Francisco County Jail. Members have participated in special religious services - a revival which was held during Holy Week and a Thanksgiving service. The primary focus of the ministry is the Mentorship Program whereby those who are interested commit to visiting the jail the first and third Thursday each month.
The purpose of the visits is to bring the light of God’s love and the promise of hope to those whose lives have been challenging on many levels. We seek to be a source of support and hope as the women transition from custody to freedom.
Currently there are 25 women who have made a commitment to working in this area in some way.
Hours: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
Contact: Marcie Byrde, Ministry Coordinator at marcie.byrde@jonesumc.com.