Abundant Life Fellowship plans 8th annual August Overflow

Staff report

NEW WATERFORD

For the eighth-consecutive year, Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46, will be distributing school supplies and clothing, serving grilled food, distributing fresh produce and offering children’s activities at its August Overflow event scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 6.

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive during the event.

The school-supply distribution is specifically for students in Crestview, Columbiana (including Heartland Christian), Leetonia, East Palestine, Lisbon, Beaver Local districts and to home-schooled students in those districts

Members of the six churches in the Crestview district also are eligible.

To receive school supplies, recipients must bring a report card from the previous school year and/or a driver’s license or document showing proof of residency in one of those districts. They are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is no registration.

Grilled food and other side dishes will be provided by the church. Fresh produce is coming from Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. Also provided throughout the day will be prayer for anybody needing ministry for specific needs.

Children will be treated to a barrel train ride. Donations of good, clean children’s clothing will be accepted at the church or office through Friday. The office is open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.

Donations of school supplies also will be accepted there and at several area Home Savings branches in the county.

After cleanup, the day will conclude with a brief worship service at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Agency sponsors for August Overflow include Columbiana Community Foundation, The Way Station and the food bank.

Among corporate sponsors so far are Healthcare Licensed Personnel of New Brighton, Pa.; A Plus Powder Coaters of Columbiana; Salem Regional Medical Center; Home Savings of Youngstown including branches in Salem, Columbiana, Lisbon and East Palestine; Keslar Construction of Columbiana, NDC Heating & Cooling of New Waterford, Ameriprise Financial Services of Canfield; Little Red Hen Antiques & Collectibles of Salem; Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home of East Palestine; Huntington Bank of Columbiana; McDonald’s of Columbiana; and Sparkle Market of East Palestine.

Any other businesses or individuals interested in making a financial contribution may send a check to the church.

For information, call the church office at 330-457-7317.