Sarah's Hope Pantry at Oceanside Sanctuary gave out toys and food last Dec. 14. The Christmas-filled pantry got a lot of food and presents.
Sarah's Hope Food Pantry, Oceanside Sanctuary
As shared on its Facebook page, guests at the food pantry got a lot of food and gifts. As seen in photos from its Facebook page, trucks and cars are filled with toys and food.
Moreover, the Oceanside Sanctuary extended its gratitude to Coastal Music Studios for organizing a food drive for the church. According to the church, they've got a whole truckload of extra food.
Sarah's Hope Food Pantry is a project of Oceanside Sanctuary that caters to those facing food insecurity. It distributes products, dairy meat, shelf-stable food, and diapers. Distribution happens every Monday from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
An RSVP is required for those who want to avail of the supplies from the pantry. As shared on the webpage, if one wants food, one should RSVP no later than 10:00 a.m. Monday morning.
Those who need food can RSVP by calling or texting 760-470-6992 their name, the number of individuals they are providing for, and if they need diapers.
Sarah's Hope Food Pantry distributes food at the church. According to the website, once a person is in their system, they can pick up food every week.
The pantry remained open weekly throughout the pandemic lockdown. It continues to help provide nourishment through feeding more than 100 hungry households and unhoused neighbors monthly.
The pantry partners with Feeding San Diego, and this collaboration enables Sarah's Hope Food Pantry to address food insecurity. This is made possible by connecting the pantry and kitchen with fresh produce through local markets.
About Oceanside Sanctuary
The church location is 204 S Freeman St. Oceanside, CA 92054. As shared on its Facebook page, the Oceanside Sanctuary has faithfully served the city since 1865.
According to the About section of its webpage, the church started with 13 Christians who came together. They met in a one-room schoolhouse in the township of San Luis Rey, near the mission.
They identified themselves as "The Christian Church at San Luis Rey." Then, in 1908 the congregation relocated to the flourishing new town of Oceanside. In 1928, the congregation built the existing church building.
The church is congregational, which means any denomination does not govern it.
At present, Rev. Jason Coker serves as lead pastor for Oceanside Sanctuary. The reverend, the ministry staff, and elders guide this congregation in their faith journey.
Inclusive, Inspiring, Impactful
- Oceanside Sanctuary
As per its website, the church's mission is to grow together in the love, peace, and justice of Jesus for the sake of its relationships, its city, and the world.
Furthermore, it aspires to be a collective expression of inclusive, inspiring, and impactful Christian spirituality wherever necessary.
Oceanside Sanctuary provides in-person and online worship services. Every Sunday, worship happens online at 9:00 a.m., and in-person is at 11:00 a.m.
Everyone can join the online service via YouTube and Facebook.
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