Lazarus House Ministries Food Drive

Deacon John Saryan, Jack Balekian, Diran Balekian and Camille Balekian helping to box up food

   ​St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of Merrimack Valley just recently concluded its annual Christmas Food Drive for the Lazarus House Ministries in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Greg Afarian and I delivered 10 boxes full of nutritious nonperishable food and personal items like shampoo, toothpaste, diapers and soap on December 22nd.
Lazarus House has for 43 years served the people of Lawrence who struggle with food insecurity and homelessness. Food insecurity is extensive in Lawrence. Lazarus House assists families with transitional housing and supplies food and clothing so that residents can afford rent and utilities.
St. Gregory has been conducting successful food drives once or twice a year for the past 5 years. In addition to nonperishable food, the Lazarus House is looking for personal items that are needed by the people in the community they serve.
A line from the Lazarus House prayer that guides their mission below reminds us of our Christian responsibility to look after our brothers and sisters.

“Lord Jesus, help us to remember all those whom you keep under your special care; the poor, the sick, the oppressed and the forgotten”.

Thank you to all of you who contributed food and personal items for this year’s drive. God Bless you all.

​Deacon John Saryan