Our Church serves as a Mission Central collection and distribution point (HUB) for the Washington East District and other Delmarva and DC area churches, nonprofits, and the community. We are one of 4 Points of Delivery for UMCOR Flood Buckets and Hygiene kits in the Baltimore Washington Conference.
Our HUB distributes supplies locally in response to poverty or disasters. Examples of some local organizations that we have provided supplies: schools, Crofton Christian Caring Council Baby Pantry, CHAMP House Recovery, House on the Hill – Sacred Heart Church, and Homes Not Borders.
Our HUB supports those in need beyond our community by providing supplies to both Mission Central (Mechanicsburg, PA) and Orphan Grain Train. (Millersville, MD). Both provide supplies to impoverished, war torn or disaster areas in the US and worldwide. Mission Central has a Medical Program/Ministry which includes partnership with Project Cure.
Additionally, our HUB supports United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) by assembling and collecting UMCOR Kits (e.g, flood buckets and hygiene kits). These kits are used locally or sent to Mission Central that is the largest of seven warehouses within the UMCOR Disaster Relief Network.
For further information or to volunteer or donate, contact worldwideoutreach@stmatthews-
Related Links
- St Matthew’s UMC Disaster Response and Outreach Hub 2023 Annual Report (See pages 8-9 May Circuit Rider 2024)
- Mission Central’s Facebook page
- Mission Central’s September 2024 MissionLink article Did You Know?
- Do you have questions about Mission Central and UMCOR?
- Mission Central – 2024 End of the Year – Annual Appeal Letter
Mission Central Hub – Receiving, Storing, and Delivering Supplies to Help Others in 2024
