Deacon Jay got a new power chair!

I bring great news! As some of you know, a few months ago Deacon Jay's power wheelchair broke down and was found to be un-repairable. Unfortunately, Medicare would not purchase a new chair for another 18 months. Because Jay is so active and goes relatively long distances in his power chair, they ware out faster than the government expects they should. Without a power chair Deacon Jay's life is considerably more diffacult. The Lord had a different plan! We have a friend who is a chaplain at a retirement home in South Orlando. He was able to have a lightly used power chair donated to the ministry... Jay is currently in Alabama visiting his family. He will be blessed with a new chair when he arrives home. Many thanks to Fr. Doc and the Spring Hills retirement home!

Dave+

More Need in Winter Park....

Dear friends and supporters of Heaven’s Grocer,

Many blessing to everyone, God is working mightily in so many ways. We recently received the opportunity to serve a new community in Winter Park. The Meadows is a low income family oriented apartment with two hundred and fifty residents, of which over half are children. We have just added 10 families to the list of people served by Heaven’s Grocer! And growing as the word gets around. We also have two new volunteers Eva and Carrie both who live in The Meadows, thank you so much Ladies!

We are also very encouraged by the doors God is opening for funding sources… More later.

Your servant,
Deacon Jay Dyer

Crisis! What Crisis?

In December one of our supporters sent this request to most of the emails in his business and personal address book, over 500 people....

"Here is the problem; because of the economic crisis many food banks have been flooded with needy people and are no longer able to supply the quantity of food needed by the people we serve. Today we need money to buy food so the people we serve can once again receive the essential supplement to their food needs. If you contribute, all the money will be used to purchase bulk food (primarily non-perishables) or gift cards for grocery stores to provide for our regular food recipients. All contributions are tax deductable. If you are local to the Orlando area, we will accept canned goods, pasta, rice and other non-perishables."

I was thrilled with the response. From this email we received over $2,500 which has been used to purchase food and direct benevolence to poor and needy families. We still have a problem with the quantities of food we have been receiving. We simply need more food.

Last month we received a $3,000 grant from a large Church in Winter Park. These funds will be used primarily to pay for the vehicle expenses and for the wages for the drivers. We are very grateful for their contribution. The need is great, but our source is infinite! Please consider partnering with Heaven's Grocer to serve the poor of our area.

Blessings,
Deacon Jay

Huge need in our own back yard!

Dear Friends and supporters of Heaven's Grocer,

We have an update on God's blessing for us, for the last two and a half years Heaven's Grocer has had the blessing of making food available for 145 individuals and families. Recently, we have been given the opportunity to serve 250 more in an apartment complex in Winter Park, Florida. RIGHT IN OUR OWN BACK YARD! Please pray that we not only are able to find a source to provide food, but to bring His Love and Joy along with food. We need your heart felt prayers and if the Lord leads anyone to help financially your contribution toward this need would be appreciated.

I pray you have a blessed day!

Deacon Jay

Update on communities served

I'm pleased to announce that we have expanded our food deliveries to include the Orlando Children's Church and Harbor House.

The Orlando Children's Church is a ministry to approximately 350 inner city youth; we assist them with food and clothing. Check out their website.

Harbor House is an Orange County Crises Center for Domestic Violence against Women and Children: We currently provide food for 90 women and children at the Harbor House; we currently make two food deliveries twice a week.

Needs

We are in need of a truck refrigerator (or even a refrigerated truck) for Christian Help.

Also, if you would like to assist on future food drops – contact us by phone or e-mail! It’s a lot of fun!

Communities being reached

We are currently delivering to the following disabled communities: The Oaks Apts, The Meadows Apts and College Park Tower. We will soon be delivering to Citrus Garden Apts and are actively seeking additional places to serve.