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Divine Appointment

November 13, 2015November 16, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

Let me share my divine appointment! I saw a senior lady being rude and disrespectful to a beautiful lady over a wheelchair at the airport. We had just gotten off a small plane. We were standing in the rain and cold on the tarmac. The beautiful lady had 17 minutes to make it to another terminal for her connecting flight to Dubai. The airline staff members were not helping her. I got mad watching all of this unfold.

God laid on my heart to help. I grabbed another wheelchair and my beautiful new friend and I took off running. I’m sure we looked crazy running through several terminals and the train. I kept assuring her that I work for God. Jesus take our wheel (wheelchair).

We didn’t make her connecting flight but we did have an appointment. My friend’s name is Cynthia and she’s from Sri Lanka. She stayed overnight and made her trip home the next night. We had the privilege of sharing lunch and fellowship with Cynthia. She had a suitcase full of food for the poor children of her village. Cynthia was returning to her country. Her beloved daughter had passed along with her loving husband so Cynthia was going home to an empty house. God has her back and connects Cynthia with loving friends.

Why would I run through a large airport pushing a stranger from Sri Lanka? God is just that cool if you allow his divine appointment to happen. I feed peeps so I ask God if FEED MY PEEPS will serve in Sri Lanka some day.

I love you my new friend Cynthia and pray for your traveling mercies.

Thank you Clay Cooley Toyota

October 26, 2015October 26, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

The month of October rocked for FEED MY PEEPS. We had the honor of winning “My Favorite Charity” Award from Clay Cooley Toyota in Hazelwood, Missouri. We were up against some major charities and St. Louis voted us as their favorite. FEED MY PEEPS received $500 from this contest. We are able to bless those in need with this generous donation. Thank you dearly and sincerely for your support.

Puppy Love Therapy

June 4, 2015June 4, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

Emily and Wayne have joined FEED MY PEEPS in weekly Saturday Outreach serving our homeless friends on the streets of St. Lou. Emily and Wayne own Pamper Your Pooch which is a dog grooming business in South City. They have a heart for animals and know that puppy therapy is pure unconditional love. We see homeless kids that should be playing in their own yard; however, due to unknown circumstances are on the streets with a parent. Emily and Wayne bring their dog Joey along which brings an immediate smile.

Thank you Emily and Wayne for helping us in ministry as we collectively help to make a difference to those in need.

SERVING SATURDAYS

March 17, 2015November 13, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

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Please join us for Serving Saturdays on the streets of St. Lou. We bless out clothing, blankets, snacks and toiletries to our displaced friends. We offer a hand up not a hand out. We serve with dignity and love.

Can you host a jean drive for us? Jeans are gold!!

We serve every Saturday on the corner of 14th and Olive (across from the library) Downtown from 8:00am – 10am.

Please call Jacki (314) 452-8578 if you wish to volunteer for outreach with us. Serving is Contagious!

Reach & Greet in North City

February 18, 2015March 3, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

FEED MY PEEPS was blessed to share with Pastor Rebekka Smith at Higher Heights Ministry in North City on February 7th. We hosted a day of love sharing toys, books, shoes, clothes, household treasures and great eats to a neglected community near Fairground Park. It’s simply good in our hood!

Sharing with our friends at Mission: St. Louis

January 5, 2015March 2, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

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It was a pleasure to serve our friends at Mission: St. Louis who are in the Job and Leadership Training Program. Thank you Jennifer, Ashley and Lisa for serving a hearty and healthy meal to the men.

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Letter of testimony from Amy Primm, Job and Leadership Training Operations Manager at Mission: St. Louis:

“FEED MY PEEPS has been a wonderful partner with Mission: St. Louis to provide meals for our Job and Leadership Training program. By using tablecloths, china and table decorations, they transform a classroom into a fancy dining room and make our students and volunteers feel like special guests of honor. We are thankful that they are able to connect with community resources to provide quality meals for our program. FEED MY PEEPS makes our students feel appreciated and well cared for by serving them a delicious meal!”

GORDON FOOD SERVICE CARES

January 3, 2015January 3, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

Thank you to our friends at Gordon Food Service in Ballwin and also in Maplewood. They bless FEED MY PEEPS with great food so we can serve those in need. We have dedicated volunteers that pick up from Gordon Food Service. We ensure that nothing goes to waste. FEED MY PEEPS is able to serve foster families, soup kitchens, homeless guests and families with limited resources because Gordon Food Service believes in giving back to our community.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015

December 31, 2014January 3, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!!!

This past year has exceeded our expectations. We thought feeding peeps was the calling. BAM we’ve been blessed with toys, books, shoes, clothes, household items and furniture. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! We’re able to host monthly outreach events in neglected communities with your generosity.

The culinary community continues to support us with nutritious food made from scratch. Trader Joe’s and Gordon Food Service provides us with more fresh produce, bread, dairy, protein and flowers. We’re able to serve foster families, soup kitchens, homeless camps, troubled teens, families with limited resources and nuns and priests with this abundant surplus.

Washington University School of Law assisted FEED MY PEEPS in 2014 with our application for 501(c)3 non profit status. We received our charitable organization stamp of approval from Mr. IRS in less than seven weeks. God directed that application for this we know!

We launched our new website www.feedmypeeps.org which allows us to share our testimony with others. We’re grateful for the grant money and financial favor that allows us to operate with 100% of your donation going toward ministry needs. Our volunteers rock as they serve those in need without pay.

2014 was great and God’s given us a snapshot of 2015. Are you ready to MAKE A DIFFERENCE as we serve those in need?

Happy New Year from our home to yours!

Jaxs and Tracey

FLOWERS & FRUIT FOR OUR FRIENDS AT CALHOUN CARE CENTER

December 26, 2014January 3, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

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FEED MY PEEPS had the pleasure of sharing fresh flowers and fruit with the residents at Calhoun Care Center in Hardin, Illinois. Grandma Garnell was sleeping through our visit but we left a beautiful orchid in her room for a surprise. Thank you to Trader Joe’s Brentwood Promenade for sharing with our peeps all the way to Calhoun County!

Trader Joe’s Brentwood Promenade Gives Back

December 26, 2014January 4, 2015 by Jacki Dirksmeyer

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Trader Joe’s Brentwood Promenade Gives Back this holiday season. We’re able to bless several small organizations with fresh and organic food because our friends at Trader Joe’s care. We even share floral bouquets with local retirement and nursing homes. Thank you for sharing so we can collectively serve those in need.