Events

Twenty years ago, a very special ministry began at Schweitzer as two leaders, Ed Hewlett and Roger Tunks, were burdened by the needs of the Springfield community and specifically people who lacked food in their homes. The ministry started with humble beginnings, as a few volunteers served food from a small pantry space near the gym. Guests would drive up to receive a sack...

In May of 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report titled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” It turns out that even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, people were already experiencing high levels of loneliness. Add in a global pandemic, loss of a job or loved one, social isolation, increased digital media usage, and the feelings of loneliness amplify.  Even people who may have...