Tammy McConnell
tmcconnell@resurrectionparishnj.org
973-895-4224 Ext. 109
The Samaritans ministry provides assistance in a variety of ways to those in our parish and extended community who are in need, as well as providing opportunities for parishioners to help meet those needs.
Our annual events include a springtime Baby Shower for mothers/caregivers and babies in need, a Back-to-School Supplies collection for students served by local agencies, a Turkey and Thanksgiving Food Drive in November and a Christmas Giving Tree collection.
Projected Dates for the remaining 2021 drives:
Thanksgiving Food Gift Card & Turkey Drive - wraps up the weekend of November 20-21
Christmas Giving Tree Drive - wraps up the weekend of December 11-12
On-Going Programs: Cooking and serving hot lunches at Faith Kitchen in Dover several Fridays each month and hot dinners at Homeless Solutions twice a month; also supporting Randolph’s Meals-On-Wheels program with delivery volunteers; and collecting non-perishable items for the food pantry at Hope House and the Homeless Solutions shelter.
Click HERE for a list of non-perishable food items that are always needed by local food banks. Items can be left in the Samaritans basket in the lower lobby; and we will get donated items to a local food pantry.
Click HERE for the item(s) we are collecting currently for the Homeless Solutions shelter.
Samaritans also coordinates our ShopWithScrip program, where you can purchase shopping cards for a wide variety of companies. For every shopping card purchased, Samaritans receives a rebate that is used to help those in need. The percentage for the rebate varies by vendor. The Scrip table in the Narthex is available around Masses to purchase cards from inventory, to order cards for pick up the following weekend, or to pick up orders. Physical shopping cards usually available from inventory include Shoprite, ACME, WEIS, Stop & Shop, Dunkin, Panera, Starbucks and Wawa, among others. Many more vendors are available for order. In addition to physical gift cards, some vendors offer e-cards, as well as a RELOAD option in some cases. The program includes a couple of different payment options. There is an online portal, as well as a mobile app for those who prefer to do as much as possible electronically. Orders can be shipped directly to you, if you prefer. It is a way to help others while making your regular purchases.
Use this link to learn more: ShopWithScrip or contact Tammy (see above).
Volunteers can give as little or as much time as they wish by helping with one of the collection drives or with ongoing activities throughout the year. We invite you to join us in this very worthwhile Ministry!
“In working with the Samaritans, I feel that I receive more than I give. It is always inspiring because not only are you helping others, but you gain so much by working with people who truly match their faith with good works.” - Kim