2019 St. Peters Annual Report

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Wednesday Evening Meal
The Wednesday evening meal is the oldest continuous feeding program in Seminole County. Sixteen churches in
Seminole County are involved in the support of the Wednesday night meal. Each Wednesday evening the
churches alternate to provide a meal our homeless and needy neighbors. Typically as many as 125 people are
fed each Wednesday evening.
Ernie Mander has led this activity for St. Peter’s for many years. With his continued leadership we will ask our
fellow churches to sponsor at least one meal a year with some churches serving as many as four nights a year. St.
Peter’s often steps in and serves meals on dates that we are unable to get another sponsor.
Saturday Morning Meal
Our other food service program, the Saturday morning breakfast, has been in existence for over 23 years. Dave
Kenison manages the breakfast which typically feeds 40 to 50 people each week. There have been several new
volunteers for St. Peter’s this year. 6 to 7 volunteers are scheduled each week to prepare and serve the breakfast.
Breakfast is served at 8:00 with a prayer led by Father Bob Mountford of All Saints episcopal church. The food
mission is completely funded by St. Peter’s. In addition to the breakfast, we also have a hospitality table on the
third Saturday of the month. The table, managed by Pete Rossini, provides toiletries, clothes, and other items
like tents and sleeping bags are available for the needy. Thanks to you, the members of St. Peter’s church, who
have provided most of these items.
Wednesday Wash Day Program
October 3, 2018 began our 10th consecutive year. As of 12/26/18
we have washed clothes for 473 weeks. We have washed clothes for
1877 different needy people. We average between 30 and 40
people per week. Approximately 27,500 loads of wash .
We have given away 941 bicycles, with locks and lights . We average
$ 120/ week, $ 57,600 since we started. We have no expenses, other
than quarters for washing and drying, bicycles and locks, tubes and
lights, and detergent. All helpers are voluntary. We also provide
tents, lanterns, propane for camp stoves, batteries and work boots
and shoes.
Although we are supported financially by St. Peter’s Episcopal
church in Lake Mary the majority of our money comes from private
donations and other churches including All Saints Catholic church,
Lakeside Methodist church, Grace United Methodist church, United
Presbyterian church of Lake Mary and the Sanford Women’s club.