Church of the Palms Presbyterian (USA) through its Foundation presented a $40,000.00 check to Good Samaritan Mission in Wimauma. Good Samaritan will use the funds to build a new food pantry to enable them to purchase food in bulk. They donate 600-800 food bags a week to migrant families. For more info call Rev. Bill Cruz at 813-634-7136. Pictured are: Dotty Thomas, Maxine Perry, Patricia Briggs, Rev. Bill Cruz, Dora Cruz and Judy Miller.

 

On 12-14-05 a group from the mission committee of Church of the Palms delivered toys, blankets and 24 bears with hand knitted sweaters made by Phyllis Stewart to the Good Samaritan Mission's day care children. The group also took a trailer full of sweaters and blankets donated by church members.