Bridge of Hope, known in Spanish as Puente de Esperanza, is a ministry of LIFT that began as outreach to the Hispanic community around Fremont, including the seasonal population of migrant farm workers and their families. Over the years, the food pantry located at Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church, has expanded to serve a wider population. Current Bridge of Hope hours: Mondays from 10am-2pm Thursdays from 5pm-6:30pm BOH is still collecting items for welcoming baskets for migrant families, especially plastic laundry baskets, deodorant, detergent, lunch boxes, and new pillows. Volunteers are needed to assemble baskets on May 8 from 3-5 PM at Hayes. Donations can be brought to Hayes Memorial UMC (1441 Fangboner Road). Financial contributions can be sent to the LIFT Office at Grace Lutheran (705 W. State Street), with Bridge of Hope in the memo. Destinee Chapa has been hired as the new Bridge of Hope Coordinator. Welcome, Destinee! Contact her at [email protected].
