Sandwich ministry: Volunteers assemble 60 sandwiches for Aurora warming center guests

Posted February 19, 2025 1:53 pm

Submitted by Al Benson

Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora continued its sandwich ministry on Sunday, Feb. 16.

After worship, a dozen adults and youth assembled 60 sandwiches to feed guests at an Aurora emergency warming center hosted by the church.

Area residents and organizations responded after Pastor Tammy Scott announced a sandwich-making party in an email to the congregation. Aurora social-service groups offering support included Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, and Hesed House homeless shelter.

Since November, Wesley has hosted an Aurora emergency warming center from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for folks in Aurora on nights when the temperatures drop below 15F degrees. Sandwich-making parties have been held to help feed warming center guests and to stock an outdoor, 24/7 community fridge. Stationed at Fresh Start City Church in Aurora, the fridge offers access to food for community members who may not have the means or ability to get to a food pantry.

Pastor Scott said, “We are trying to treat each guest with dignity and care and provide for their needs as best we can.”

Call (630) 896-1033 for more information.

Article Comments

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.