FOOD INITIATIVES
Rummage Sale
The annual Rummage Sale is held at Union Church on the Saturday before Memorial Day, in conjunction with the Astor Neighborhood rummage sale.
Rummage sale proceeds provide between $700 and $1,000 per year to fund the New Community Shelter “Souper Cooks” ministry. The Souper Cooks team prepares monthly meals for 400+ people, which are served at the New Community Shelter.
The Rummage Sale is a volunteer opportunity with a compact timeframe of only a few weeks. No experience is needed.
OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE
Provide Donations
Gently-used items are welcome from church members and neighbors. Donation drop-off is held on the Saturday prior to the sale.
Pre-Sale Setup
- Sorting and pricing. (Approx. 5-hour shift)
- Setting up sales areas and distributing signs in the neighborhood.
Sales and Wrap-Up
- Selling items and collection of funds. (Approx. 3-hour shift)
- Boxing unsold items/delivery to local charitable organizations and sales area cleanup. (Approx. 2-hour shift)
