PORTLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PORTLAND, MICHIGAN
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About Portland Backpacks for Bellies
​Portland, like many communities, is concerned about food insecure children. At PUMC, we are pleased to be able to assist our local non-profit organization, Portland Backpacks for Bellies (PBB), by providing a place for this group to store their donated items and assist in preparing backpacks for distribution.  Our UM Women donate some of their time each month to helping this organization.
To find out more about this small organization, contact them through email PortlandBackpacksforBellies@gmail.com or checkout their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/portlandbackpacksforbellies/ 
During These Difficult Times
PBB is frequently asked how our organization is doing throughout these difficult and uncertain times. We are proud to report that since the beginning of our current pandemic we have been able to continue serving weekly meals throughout the past 2020-21 school year, which entails our new summer program along with virtual and in-person students and families. Through gifted grants, generous donations and the open doors of the Portland United Methodist Church we are able to keep our shelves and stockrooms fully stocked to continue to do what we do best, serve the increasing need throughout our community. Thank you Portland, we couldn’t do this without you! ​
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Our Backpacks

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​Please know the backpacks:

• Are given to participating students each Friday in their schools.
• Are filled with ready-to-eat, or easy to prepare, foods such as granola bars, oatmeal, shelf-stable milk, fruit, and crackers.
• Are distributed to students in a discreet, and caring manner. Students’ names will be kept confidential by the school and not shared with the Portland Backpacks for Bellies program.

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  • Home Page
  • About Us
    • Staff and Vision
    • Loving Our Neighbors
    • Our History
    • About UMC
  • Worship
    • In-Person Worship
    • Online Worship
    • The Gathering
  • Grow
    • Children's Ministries
    • Adult Study Groups
    • PUMC Community
    • Scripture Studies
  • Connect
    • What's Happening
    • Portland Duffers
    • Backpacks for Bellies
    • Portland Foodbank
    • FCCC and Baby Room Closets
  • Serve
    • Music Ministries
    • United Methodist Women
  • Resources
    • Commitment Card
    • Giving
    • Newsletter
    • Summer Group Catalog
    • Calendar
    • Wedding Guidelines
    • Building Use Policy
  • Contact Us