Emergency Food Grants Now Open

The United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries is offering Feeding Our Neighbors emergency food grants—up to $2,000—for United Methodist churches and ministry partners operating pantries or food ministries in the U.S. Funds are designed for rapid response amid rising food insecurity and shutdown-related benefit disruptions. Applications are open now through Dec. 15, with approved grants disbursed within three weeks.

• Read about the grant program at https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/grants-available-to-support-communities-facing-food-insecurity-19430573.
• Apply via Global Ministries: https://umcmission.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Feeding-Our-Neighbors-Grant-Application-PDF-V1.pdf.

Festival of Sharing Quilt Auction Now Open

The 2025 Quilt Auction is now open! The auction runs until 10 a.m. on Nov. 8 and benefits the Church World Service Blanket program, which assists those rebuilding after a disaster. This is a great opportunity to pick out those birthday, Christmas, wedding or new baby gifts while helping a good cause. Check out photos and details of the items available for auction and make your bids by visiting https://galabid.com/fos-quilt-auction.