Our garden is flourishing! Thank you to all our volunteers who are providing fresh zucchini, peas, tomatoes, and squash to our food bank families. Our garden ministry is just one way to be involved. If you are looking to become more engaged in the life of the parish this fall, let us know! We can find an opportunity that fits your gifts and schedule.

Food Bank

Guests Served - 280

Households - 113

Backpack Program

Students Served - 684

Fiscal Year Totals (July 2023-June 2024)

Guests - 4,217 (up from 3,076 in 2022-23)

Households - 1,560 (up from 1,260 in 2022-23)

Backpacks - 11,215 (up from 8,534 in 2022-23)

Chicken and Egg Fund

Consider donating to our food bank. We have recently seen an increase in the cost of high protein items such as chicken and eggs. You can donate online (select Community Services - Food Bank from the drop down menu) or place donations in the blue envelopes in the collection basket. Thank you for helping us to provide nutritious food to our food bank families.

Rent assistance - 8 families

Utilities assistance - 5 families

Due to the increased number of rental requests, we will be limiting our assistance for utilities. We will still offer propane vouchers, but we will no longer be able to provide gas cards.

Fiscal Year Totals (July 2023-June 2024)

Rent assistance - 171 families

Utilities assistance - 79 families

"She inspired many of her students to join her in her work with the poor, and was known for helping people to come to know God in a personal way."

This year we are partnering with St. Francis House to provide school supplies for families in need. You can drop off donations at the parish office or at St. Francis House (M,W,F 10-5).

Items needed: full size backpacks, red/blue/black pens, college loose leaf paper, scissors, and colored pencils. Please drop off items before Friday, August 23.

If you have a few hours to spare, St. Francis House is also looking for volunteers to help in the month of August on their shopping days. Contact Trisha at (253) 999-5964 if interested in volunteering.

Two of our local community partners also may need your help!

Communities in Schools of Puyallup

Fill the Canoe

Mountainview Community Center

Backpack Giveaway

Homebound Eucharistic Minister

We are looking for someone to take communion to a homebound man who lives near Woodland Elementary. If you are interested, please contact Morningstar.

Marriage Mentor Couple

Are you an empty nester looking for a fulfilling way to serve as a couple? Mentor couples are trained to facilitate open and honest conversations with couples preparing for marriage. They typically are couples who have been married in the church for at least 5 years. We would love to train couples who are bilingual in Spanish/English or have military experience. The schedule is flexible and our mentor couples usually only meet with 2-3 couples per year.

A background check and safe environment training is required for volunteer positions. Contact Morningstar at the parish office for more information.

Coping with the death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult challenges we face. Understanding the grief process and sharing with other individuals in a supportive and caring environment can lead to acceptance, personal growth and recovery. All Saints is offering a five-week program for adults who are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. The focus is on group support in a safe and confidential environment led by an experienced facilitator. Not comfortable with a group setting? We can also connect you with one-on-one support. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Morningstar in the parish office.

When: Tuesdays, 6-7 pm (September 3 - October 1)

Where: All Saints Parish Office, 204 6th AVE SW

Join advocates from Western Washington as we meet with our senators during August recess. We'll be talking with them about supporting international aid in the Farm Bill. To learn more about Food for Peace, a program we'll be advocating to protect, watch the video below. To join us on our virtual visits in August, sign up here.

Email: morningstars@allsaintsparish.com
Website: https://allsaintsparish.com/outreach
Location: 204 6th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA, USA
Phone: 253-848-2000