Minneapolis Church Delivers Over 12,000 Boxes of Groceries to Families in Hiding Through Volunteer Efforts and Donations

In south Minneapolis, the Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy (DHH) church has become a beacon of support for families in need, delivering more than 12,000 boxes of groceries over six weeks. This initiative began in response to increased federal immigration enforcement, which prompted the rise of mutual aid networks across the state. The church, primarily serving Hispanic families, has expanded its reach to support a broader community in need.

The effort is a testament to communal solidarity, with thousands of volunteers joining forces to pack and deliver groceries to families too fearful to leave their homes. DHH senior pastor Sergio Amezcua highlighted the initiative’s success as a result of divine grace and the dedication of countless volunteers. In just the first day of registration, 2,000 families signed up, and now, over 24,000 families are registered, with many more on a waitlist. Remarkably, less than one percent of those served are members of the church itself.

To sustain this operation, the church sources food through donation networks such as Second Harvest Heartland and The Food Group, while also receiving monetary donations from the community. Amezcua affirmed the church’s commitment to continue this vital service as long as there is a need.

This initiative reflects the biblical call to love and serve one’s neighbor, echoing the sentiment found in Matthew 25:35, where feeding the hungry is seen as feeding Christ himself. The church’s work is a living example of Galatians 6:10, which encourages doing good to all, especially to those of the same community of faith. Through their actions, DHH demonstrates the power of community and faith in action, providing essential support to those in hiding and in need.

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