By Katrina Avila
At the end of summer, Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) is closing our Southwest Pod at Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC). In the spirit of solidarity, we will continue to provide CUMC with supplies such as diapers and feminine hygiene products, and support CUMC’s 5000 Food Ministry in their efforts to address food access in Southwest. Food distributions by CUMC’s 5000 Food Ministry will continue on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 2:00 p.m.
Additionally, in the Southwest community, SYC/W6MA will continue to support the James Creek Resident Council by providing food, diapers, and feminine hygiene products on a monthly basis.
The ongoing generosity and assistance received by the Southwest Pod of SYC/W6MA are deeply valued, as they have been crucial to our collaborative partnership with CUMC, highlighting the strength of community solidarity and mutual support in Southwest.
Interested in contributing? Here’s how you can get involved with Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid:
Get ready for the 2024-2025 school year with Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid! Every child in DC deserves equitable resources for success, joy, and support. As we approach the new school year, SYC/W6MA is dedicated to ensuring that Black and Brown K-12 students thrive with new backpacks, digital devices, school supplies, and surprises for an amazing back-to-school experience! Support our fifth annual #WeKeepUsSafe Back to School Bash and help uplift these students with essential tools for a successful academic journey. Visit serveyourcitydc.org/b2sb to learn more and donate!
SYC/W6MA’s Southwest Pod Summer Hours: The Southwest Pod of SYC/W6MA will continue to accept donations on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. until Wednesday, August 28th. You can find the Southwest Pod at Christ United Methodist Church, located at 900 4th St SW. Access is through the courtyard gate at the rear of the building on the side street off Wesley Place SW. Additionally, throughout August, look for SYC/W6MA’s table at the Southwest Farmers Market every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. Donations of fresh produce, meat, and dairy products are greatly appreciated to ensure a nutritious food selection. Stop by to say hello and contribute. Furthermore, Christ United Methodist Church’s 5000 Food Pantry will continue to distribute food and supplies on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 2:00 p.m.
Support SYC/W6MA’s Work in Southwest with Donations: We need donations of non-perishable foods, such as canned tuna and pasta, and toiletries like toothpaste and soap. Monetary donations can be made online at bit.ly/sycw6ma-donate. These donations enable us to triple our impact by leveraging our ability to secure food from the Capital Area Food Bank rather than purchasing directly from stores.
Looking to Learn More? For additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: swmutualaid@serveyourcitydc.org.