UUFM Sponsors a Blessing Box and Little Free Library at Wonder Workshop
Doug Walter, who has led our effort to provide community support by stocking and maintaining UUFM’s Blessing Box outside Wonder Workshop is currently recovering from injuries received in a biking accident. We need volunteers to help keep this vital service going as Doug heals. Please contact Pastor Isabel, at pastor@uufm.net, if you can help. Or, drop by Wonder Workshop, at 506 S 4th Street, and stock the box with your non-perishable food and personal hygiene 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 also sponsor 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.”
Helping Hands
In November, Helping Hands contributions will be collected for The Manhattan Emergency Shelter, to purchase and deliver holiday gifts and necessities for adopted families at MESI.
Donate online to The Manhattan Emergency Shelter, to UUFM General Operations, to support our Blessing Box, or to the Afghan Families Fund at https://uufm.net/donate/.
Fair Trade Coffee
Equal Exchange whole bean, ground, and decaf coffees, as well as chocolate and tea are available for purchase at the Fellowship each Sunday. Or make arrangements directly with Anne Cowan.
Equal Exchange works in collaboration with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (uusc.org), following the standards and principles of fair trade on 100 percent of its products.
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.