Bouquets of Kindness

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the servant leaders assembled at St. Mark's! It made a tremendous difference in our community outreach efforts.

Lisa Kirkwood’s charity, Bouquets of Kindness, recently received a grant to assemble 300 bags of food for residents of three senior housing communities impacted by the recent SNAP shutdown. Last week, Lisa was searching for both a suitable space and a team of volunteers to help prepare the bags. St. Mark’s was able to step in and provide Leatherburry Hall, offering exactly what was needed: space, tables, and a welcoming environment for a no-cost community initiative.

Thanks to the combined efforts of Lisa, Gay, and many friends from St. Mark’s, we gathered about two dozen volunteers this morning—double the original request. After Lisa spent her entire weekend sorting food into organized boxes, we set up an efficient assembly line. In just 35 minutes, the team filled all 300 bags.

This partnership was a beautiful example of what can happen when willing hands and a generous church come together. It was a privilege for St. Mark’s to host this effort and to serve our neighbors in such a meaningful and practical way.