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The diaconate outreach committee provides opportunities for members of St. Andrew to assist with community needs. The upcoming projects and ministries are:

Community Outreach Committee

This diaconate committee provides opportunities for members of St. Andrew to assist with community needs. The upcoming projects and ministries are:

Give-A-Meal-A-Month

St. Andrew members help support the needs of those who are experiencing food insecurity with monetary donations. A donation of $2.29 feeds a person in need for a week. Donations can be made in several ways. To give online, visit standrewdenton.com/give and choose Give-a-Meal from the fund options to the right of your monetary donation. Please write ‘Give-a-Meal on the memo line if paying by check, or on the envelope if using cash. For more information contact coordinator, Scott Campbell, untcampbell@gmail.com.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

St. Andrew hosts a blood drive every other month. The drive takes place in the Recreation Center from 9:00am-3:00pm. Members of the community and St. Andrew members may register to donate at redcrossblood.org or through the Red Cross app. Walk ins are also welcome. If you wish to assist in checking in donors, please contact the coordinator, Teresa Golden, tdg0010@unt.edu.

Diaper Drive

We will be collecting all sizes of disposable diapers, newborn to adult, during the month of September for Interfaith Ministries of Denton. Monetary donations will also be accepted online at standrewdenton.com/give through the drop down menu, or by check marked Diaper Drive on the memo line. For further information please contact Alex Lindberg, alindber@yahoo.com, 214-674-1693.

Flu Vaccination Clinic

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church will be hosting a free flu vaccination clinic with the support of the Texas Health Resources on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 9:00am to 11:00am. Members and nonmembers of St. Andrew are welcome to receive the shot so please tell your neighbors and friends about the clinic. Nurses from the Texas Health Resources Faith Community Nursing will be administering the shots to those nine (9) years old and older. Questions? Please contact Dottie Tillman, detillman17@yahoo.com, or text (601)529-8719.

Our Daily Bread Outreach

The purpose of this ongoing drive is to collect items of immediate need for the clients of Our Daily Bread. Watch for announcements in The Shield and bulletin for specific items that are currently needed. A list is also attached to the white collection box in the Narthex where items may be placed. Contact coordinator Marc Brown, marcb727@gmail.com, with any questions.

The Treehouse After School Program

Housed in the St. Andrew rec center, the Treehouse After School Program is a mission of the church that provides affordable after school care for students at four Denton ISD elementary campuses who qualify for free or reduced lunch. We are able to serve 14 students each day, with children ranging in age from kindergarten through 5th grade.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Snack help: Our daily snack, which is a very important part of the day, is provided by volunteers from the congregation. Snack volunteers are given a list of suggested snack options, and are placed on a rotating schedule. Snack providers are generally scheduled to bring food 1 or 2 times per month. Snacks can be left on the designated shelf in the church office any time before 2:00pm on your designated day. If you would like to be a snack volunteer, please contact Linda Heilig at l.heilig@verizon.net.

Volunteer opportunities: If you have a talent, interest, or hobby you would like to share with the Treehouse students or would like to spend 20 minutes reading with them or helping with homework, you are invited to come spend an afternoon with us. Contact Stephanie Raesz, Treehouse director, at treehouse@standrewdenton.com to schedule.

Substitutes: Treehouse has two regular staff members and a list of available substitutes for when one of them will be out. Subs are paid $12.50 per hour and are usually asked to work from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Additionally, they must pass a background check through TXHHSC and attend a brief orientation with the director. If you would be interested in applying to be substitute, contact Stephanie at the email address below.

If you have questions about the Treehouse program or ideas for other ways you would like to contribute, please contact Stephanie Raesz, director, at treehouse@standrewdenton.com.