Boxes of Love
Boxes of Love: The purpose of the Box of Love evangelistic outreach is to provide a Thanksgiving meal to a family who might not otherwise have one. All the ingredients and preparation instructions are carefully packaged and delivered to families who would normally not be able to afford such a meal. This method of compassion preserves the dignity of the family and allows them to have a feast in their very own home. It also provides the opportunity to connect and establish a relationship.
Boxes of Love are packed and distributed by local community church volunteers trained by Here’s Life Inner City of Jacksonville.
Over 3500 boxes are distributed annually to un-churched needy families like Pam’s family:
Pam (who was unemployed) and her two young daughters received a visit from a local church volunteer delivering a Box of Love. Pam was delighted that she now had food to prepare for Thanksgiving. A relationship began that day that resulted in Pam eventually joining a local church. Pam is now employed close to home providing for her and her daughters. Pam and her family continue to grow and have become part of a larger community. Pam said, “It was more than a Box of Love! It was a box of hope! A box of peace! A box of joy!” Hope changes everything!
Boxes of Love are packed by volunteers the Friday before Thanksgiving from 9am- 5pm. Click here for location
Click here to download the Boxes Of Love flyer
Click here to volunteer for the packing party
Boxes of Love are distributed by trained volunteers the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Click here to Volunteer for Boxes of Love Distribution.
Click here for the Boxes of Love distribution training times and locations
Click here to download the Boxes Of Love training flyer (2009 training completed)
