Easter Has Come-Spring Has Sprung-God is Good
We have had a very busy first quarter of 2009. We have seen many new clients from lay-offs and money problems. Our ministry has been such a blessing for so many.
During March and April we have been collecting food for the Feinstein Challenge. So far our numbers look great. It looks like we will have some impressive numbers when all is said and done. What an amazing group of donors we have helping us serve our clients.
We had lots of help from our “Easter Bunnies” for Easter this year. We received many beautiful baskets for us to share with our clients children. We also gave out hams and eggs. Mt. Clair grade school and St. John’s Lutheran in Yutan made artistic gifts for each family to take home with their Easter pantries. There was so much to share. Our clients went away with big smiles on their faces.
God has blessed us with so many wonderful volunteers. April is Volunteer Appreciation month and we celebrated at “Big Mama’s Kitchen”. We had a fun time and really enjoyed each other’s company.
We continue to help those in need because of all our generous donors. Gifts of time and money keep us doing what God calls us to do.
God Bless You,
Leigh A. Trumble
Executive Director

Thank you!
A big hug to all our volunteers!

April 19-25th was Volunteer Appreciation week.
We could not serve our clients without your continued help
Kim Coleman, Diane Eilers, Jane Hansen, Pastor Ron & Judy Holling, Lori Lindberg, Betty Mittendorf, Liz Morin, Helen Ott-Braasch, Sue Pedersen, Red & Peg Keenan, Rodney Lorang, Lee Johnson, Jack Frans, Jeff Johnson, Sam & Ellen Schroeder, Rose Wynn, Ric Miller, Dr. Mary McNamee, Geneiver Lewis, Cheryl Eliason, Marilyn Wegehaupt, Dr. Kristen Hoffman, Brady Jones, Janice Gilmore, Marla Serflaten, Pastor Ron & Mary Youngerman, Pastor Damon Laaker, Amber Jackson, Merle Middleton, Richard Ward, Bill Cass, Anita Larson-Andres, Bob & Mary Lykke, Cindy Sadowski, Jeff Vogt, Freda Pickard, Abe Farhat, Rejoice Lutheran Youth, Marla Holmes and her women’s group, Mt. Clair 4th & 5th Graders, and anyone else who has helped out that I may have missed.

Feinstein Challenge
The challenge began March 1 and will continue until April 30. We appreciate every food and monetary donation that comes in. As of April 18th we have collected 30,350 food items! We thank all the individuals, churches, youth groups, Boy and Cub Scout troops, Curves stores, and organizations who have donated food or money to us during this time. Remember, the congregation who collects the most food for us will receive a certificate of appreciation.

Project Hope’s Monthly Needs
 May –Personal Care Items
 June – Canned Vegetables
 July – School Supplies
 August – Tomato Products
 September –Halloween Candy
 October – Thanksgiving meal items
We are in need of donations of bathroom tissue, bar soap, canned milk, coffee, tea for our clients. Also appreciated are devotional booklets to share. Now that spring has arrived and because we have just limited space for storage, we are accepting donations for spring and summer clothes only, please.
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Our mail comes to us at PO Box 11-1312, Omaha NE 68111

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