Marco Lutheran Church Supports Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

Marco Lutheran Church recently joined hands with Our Daily Bread Food Pantry in an effort to fight hunger across our island and surrounding communities. Responding to ODBFP’s Pallet Initiative, the congregation raised $15,930, allowing the purchase of seven pallets of food—each filled with essential groceries that will help keep the shelves stocked and meet the needs of families struggling with food insecurity. 

“What a joy to partner with Our Daily Bread to meet the needs of food for people within our community,” said Pastor Jim Thelen of Marco Lutheran Church. “We also partner with Our Daily Bread and the Marco YMCA as we host a monthly Lunch with Friends, where around 200 seniors come together for food, fellowship, and topics to help us in our lives.  We’re honored to do our part.” 

Marco Lutheran’s commitment to community care runs deep. Since 2018, the church has contributed over $80,000 in support of Our Daily Bread. “These funds and partnerships reflect Marco Lutheran’s ongoing mission to love and serve others through tangible acts of compassion,” said Evelyn Rosetti-Ryan, Executive Director of the Pantry. 

Through efforts like these, Marco Lutheran continues to build a bridge of hope ensuring that no neighbor on Marco Island faces hunger alone.