Tuesday through Friday, the day begins with ICF community drop-in. The drop-in is a great place to enjoy coffee or tea with neighbors and friends, munch on a bagel or toast, read the paper, or use the phone. Volunteers and staff lend a helping hand working the kitchen and welcoming guests into the laid-back setting. With no radio or television, the drop-in offers the community a tranquil sanctuary.
Food hampers are offered bi-weekly on Thursdays and Fridays starting at 12pm. You will need to sign yourself up for the program and list the members of your household so that we can put together a hamper that will best suit your needs. We rely mostly on food donations when putting together hampers and are limited to 20 total hampers per week.
Every Wednesday at noon, people gather at ICF to enjoy a hearty bowl of soup and homemade bannock. Prepared by volunteers and staff, this nourishing meal doubles as a public forum, keeping everyone up-to-date on current events and opportunities. These Wednesday lunches are also a great occasion for diverse agencies and community groups to come together and exchange ideas. Soup and bannock are now free to all community members and can be enjoyed inside or outside depending on the weather.
Every Thursday at noon, people are once again encouraged to gather at ICF for a hot meal that varies per week. Enjoy a meal cooked by staff and volunteers, socialize and be in community. Hot meals are free for everyone and seating is provided indoors and outdoors depending on the weather.
Every Saturday at 10am, families and friends come to share a hearty breakfast prepared by ICF volunteers and local congregations. Bread of Life Lutheran, Sonlight Christian Reformed, Our Savior’s Lutheran and Eastside United all pitch in. The nominal $1 fee for adults (children and volunteers eat free) ensures that all can take part. Following welcoming words and a brief meditation, guests enjoy oatmeal porridge followed by a full breakfast that varies from week to week.
ICF offers a bed and furniture program that supports individuals and families in the community by providing essential household items free of charge to those that are experiencing financial hardship, housing instability, or other life challenges. Visit us in person to be added to our bed and furniture program list so that we can help as soon as possible.
Thanks to generous donations, once a month, on Tuesdays at 12pm, Indigenous Christian Fellowship distributes clothing and household goods. Community members can respectfully help themselves to what they need.
From its creation, the Indigenous Christian Fellowship was conceived with the principle of “community ownership” in mind. Today, chimatawa, a Cree word meaning “building up together” best describes the collaborative effort between ICF Council, staff, volunteers and the greater community. The chimatawa principle encourages individuals to increase their skills and self-confidence, even as they build up neighbors and friends. Without doubt, improving social and employment skills are central to the chimatawa ideal. Together, staff and volunteers will “work to make our ancestors proud.”
Counselors, elders, knowledge keepers and pastors are often in the building and available for discussions. However, when the expertise required goes beyond the staff member’s abilities or time constraints, people needing assistance are referred to appropriate service agencies and individuals.
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