UUFM Sponsors a Blessing Box and Little Free Library at Wonder Workshop
To contribute items, contact Doug at kbsi@cox.net. Or, drop by Wonder Workshop, at 506 S 4th Street, and stock the box with your items. Our box is in demand, and we’re short on financial donations to replenish staples. You can contribute financially to help keep the box stocked at uufm.net/donate.
The Blessing Box is for people to take what they need and leave what they can. The box is stocked with non-perishable food items and life-essential supplies such as feminine hygiene products, toothpaste and soap.
We’re also sponsoring a Little Free Library, at Wonder Workshop in memory of Richard Pitts. To contribute books, contact Doug Walter at kbsi@cox.net. You’re also welcome to stock the library directly. Our Little Free Library focuses on books for children and youth. UUFM’s box is registered with the international organization as box number 107632, and is on the international map of Little Free Libraries. Learn more at littlefreelibrary.org.
“Blessing Boxes for Manhattan/Riley County is an initiative of the Food and Farm Council of Riley Co. BBFM is an outdoor food pantry that serves those in need 24/7. If you need a blessing, donations are available and if you are blessed, leave a blessing.” — from https://www.facebook.com/blessingboxesformanhattan/.
Helping Hands
In August, Helping Hands contributions will be collected for the The Flint Hills Community Clinic, providing basic health care for families and individuals in our area with-out health care coverage.
Donate online to The Flint Hills Community Clinic, to UUFM General Operations, to support our Blessing Box, or to the Afghan Families Fund at https://uufm.net/donate/.
Afghan Family Fund
Board Chair Judy Nickelson notes, “Some of you have expressed an interest in donating funds to help the Afghan refugees coming to Manhattan. We have set up a fund at the Fellowship for that purpose. You can make out a check to UUFM and note [in the memo line] that it is for the Afghan Refugee Fund.”
Or, donate electronically at uufm.net/donate.
Susan Adamchak will collect and store sheets, blankets, comforters and towels for the families. Currently, there is a need for floor and table lamps. Contact Susan at sadamchak@kansas.net to arrange a pick up or drop off of your items.
In addition, Susan tells us, “We have also forged a collaboration with Kitchen Restore. They will accept donations of kitchen items, and will sort and pack them into kits we will be able to distribute to each family or living group … any donated items not needed by the Afghan households can be used to replenish KR supplies to help others in our community.”
Learn about most needed kitchen items and where to bring them at KitchenRestoreFlyer
Social Justice and Anti-Racism Resources
Check out this list of social justice/anti-racism resources at uufm.net/social-action-2/social-action-resources/. If you would like to suggest resources to add to the list, or have questions, please contact Marisa Larson at marisa.larson@gmail.com.
Contact UUFM Social Action Coordinator Kathy Swenson at swenson.home@gmail.com, to learn about all social justice efforts at the Fellowship.