A WORD FROM JAY

Hi - I'm Jay Dyer and the desire to meet this need began for me when, as a resident of a disabled community, I was finding that cost of living expenses were increasing to the point that it was becoming difficult to buy groceries. Because of my connections in the community, including Christian Help in Casselberry, we were able to begin supplying the residents of my complex with weekly food drops. There began to be interest from others in neighboring complexes, and it birthed a desire in me to do more. Along with my friends, Dave McDaniel, Jack McDaniel and C. (Smitty) Smith, we endeavor to expand this outreach to more and more needy people. Heaven's Grocer now serves 145 individuals and families in the Central Florida area on a weekly basis and is continuing to expand.

Our primary food sources are Christian Help and Fresh Start Ministries. Heaven's Grocer receives financial support from The Church of the Resurrection, Winter Park; 1st United Methodist, All Saints Episcopal Church, Kiwanis Club, the Galloway Foundation and the Edyth Bush Foundation as well as many other individuals.

We continue to need additional donors to support this service to the disabled, eldely and needy in our area. Please consider making a contribution to Heaven's Grocer!

If you find that your facility or organization can use our services, please schedule an appointment with me, Jay Dyer, by calling (407) 733-3332, and I will discuss adding your location to our route.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Blessings after blessings!


Dear Friends and Supporters of Heaven’s Grocer,

These last few months have been challenging and exciting all rolled into one! Along with the blessing of being a servant, the ministry has been blessed with many grants over the last several months. As you may well know we received the grant from the Galloway Foundation to purchase a cargo van. In addition to this we received grants from The First United Methodist Church of Winter Park, the Kiwanis Club and All Saints Episcopal Church of Winter Park! Thank you for all your support in helping us bless the needy in our area. With your help can bring hope through serving physical needs and by bring the Spirit of Christ in everything we do!

Soon after we purchased the cargo van, I found a used wheelchair lift at a store I use to repair my wheelchairs. They agreed to install the lift for a price that made it affordable to the ministry. The lift will allow me to bring my power chair when we deliver food and give me better access to the people we serve. This lift will revolutionize how I do my job! Thank you!

On September 29, 2009 First United Methodist Church a hot dog, hamburger in chili cookout at the Oaks Apartments it was a blast and a huge success! I would like to also thank Betsy for all her help and support.

Your Servant
Deacon Jay Dyer
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