Needs From: MC Serves!

DONATIONS ACCEPTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS - 9AM TO 3PM We are collecting essential resources to support the ongoing needs of families and individuals in the Mid County community impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thank you for your generosity! Donations can be dropped off on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9am and 3pm at the Hughes United Methodist Church Office. (Please ring the bell when you arrive).  We are asking for the following items: OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION: Adults and kids Tylenol, cough syrup, cough drops, hand sanitizer
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD: Pancake mix and syrup, Gatorade, bottled water, healthy snacks BABY & CHILDREN’S ITEMS: Baby formulas (Enfamil and Similac), Pedialyte, baby wipes, and training diapers TOILETRIES: Sanitary pads, laundry detergents, hand soap, dish soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.

We need bilingual interpretation during our food distribution. The interpreter(s) must be bilingual in Chinese & English. This person will communicate with our Chinese speaking clients to help the Hub staff understand their needs better. The interpreter(s) will inform these clients about our organization's policies and standards (as needed). They will kindly hold our clients accountable if they violate our policies/standards of distribution. They will assist the Hub staff with distributing food to all clients that we serve. The interpreter(s) must be able to lift 15-30lbs and stand for two hours. 

Food distribution takes place from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The interpreter(s) must arrive at 9:45am at least to be properly settled. We are located at 10700 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton MD, 20902. We are willing to provide $25/week as a stipend. This opportunity is only open to adults over 18 during Montgomery County school year. If volunteering is needed to complete a course, please come with the documentation that is needed to be signed by us.

Email: hughesumc.hubconnection@gmail.com for interest

Contact-free way to provide immediate help to families in need! Wednesdays at 3 PM.

The Mid-County Consolidation Hub at Hughes United Methodist Church provides a variety of goods and services to more than 600 households each week, including home deliveries to seniors, single parent households, and those without transportation. 

Using your own vehicle, drive bags of food and other essential items and deliver outside a family's door. Bags will be loaded into your car and you will receive a list of addresses (usually 4 to 6 depending on the number of client referrals and drivers signed up for the day). Volunteers drop off at the client's doorstep and send a text saying that their food was delivered. Deliveries are in nearby Wheaton/Glenmont and Silver Spring, and typically take an hour to complete (up to two at most). 

Drivers enter the Hughes United Methodist Church lot from Windham Lane and pull up in front of the metal stairs that lead to the gym.  Must be adults (over 18) and sign a liability waiver, and should be comfortable lifting up to 20-25 pounds.

All volunteers must register in advance on the Hughes UMC Hub SignUp Genius page.  Use the link below to check for available slots and to sign up for one or more dates:

Email: hughesumc.hubconnection@gmail.com for interest

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0849A5A72BA75-drivers

Your help with this activity will make a huge positive impact.  Many thanks in advance!

Hughes United Methodist Church serves as one of eight Montgomery County Consolidated Services Hubs delivering food assistance and other vital services to a growing number of Mid County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, Hughes has provided more than 250,000 pounds of free groceries to 10,000 households. The needs continue to grow and we appreciate your interest.

ENERGETIC VOLUNTEERS are needed to help sort and pack fresh produce, carry bags of produce and previously packed non-perishables to stations, then assist with loading items into vehicles passing through the distribution line in the church parking lot.  TIME CHANGE eff. 2/2/21: Volunteer shifts are from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Much of this activity is completed outdoors, and may involve standing for at least 2 hours and lifting up to 35 lbs.  Volunteers should dress accordingly. 

COVID-19: Physical distancing protocols are followed to provide a safe environment for everyone.  All volunteers must complete a temperature check upon arrival in order to sign in for their shift. Gloves are provided, but you must bring and wear your own mask.

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP: Advance registration is required through the Hub’s Signup Genius account. For a list of available volunteer slots and to register for this opportunity, click the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0849A5A72BA75-drivein

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.