Historic Hudson Care Cubby

09/13/2026

The Care Cubby has received a few surprise donations today! I wish we had a way to offer refrigeration for items like this pizza, eggs, etc, but I’m hoping it gets taken up quickly. The dog food and toys have been brought inside to break down into gallon bags to serve more fur babies. Thank you so much for these goodies!

08/28/2026

Not a day goes by that I don’t think about Kari and her patients - her role in our community means our friends who are unsheltered have a connected support system, and a higher chance of having their physical, medical, and mental health needs met 💜💜

A day in her job is filled with challenges and chaos, but also hope.

08/16/2026

I met Daisy this winter at the warming center, and we quickly clicked. I have looked forward to seeing her each week I’ve gone to the street ministry - she always greeted me with a smile and a wave; we’d catch up on our week and share our faith and life experiences. I’m going to miss her 💔

We at the Outreach are saddened to report the death of Daisy, a long time guest and friend of ours. Fly high Daisy and know you were loved by all of us.

06/30/2026

🚨 URGENT: Cooling Center Now Open 🚨
To help residents stay safe during the heat, a Cooling Center is now open!

📍Location:
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church!
592 West Main Street Newark, OH 43055

🗓 Open:
• Tuesday, June 30th
• Wednesday, July 1st
• Thursday, July 2nd

🕘 Hours:
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

If you or someone you know needs a cool place to escape the heat, please stop by. Help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe! 💙

06/29/2026

The cubby received an anonymous donation of a case or protein drinks today - thank you for your generosity!

06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped keep the cubby stocked in May! It was a long and busy month, and despite not posting about current donation needs the cubby was quietly stocked several times by you all. Thank you for taking this on 💜 thank you for noticing the need and showing up for our community.

05/19/2026

05/07/2026

💜The cubby received another large food donation today!
🍝This one comes with sauces, soups, and several varieties of vegan and/or gluten-free crackers and pasta. This time of year ramps are popping up, and they provide a nice flavor similar to garlic & chives, and I noticed some ramp crackers available in the bag!
🥕 I had a question this week about adding fruits and vegetables to the cubby. As our local produce begins to come available, we absolutely would love to stock the cubby with your extra individual fruits and veggies such as tomatoes, carrots, apples, onions, & potatoes. We request that you place these perishable donations on the porch - I’ll set out a table or box for them, so I can keep an eye on them so they don’t rot inside. Remember, no dairy, please!! We don’t have an outdoor refrigeration option!
🧴As you can see in the second photo, our indoor reserve of food donations is well stocked! Please consider helping stock the other bin with toiletries and hygiene products.
Thank you so much!

04/28/2026

The cubby received two LARGE donations this week! We’ve got noodle bowls for quick one-time meals, as well as a wider variety of canned veggies, Pb, crackers, and rice packs, as well as two cases of bottled water 💜 we also received a donation of a case of dog food cans!

04/07/2026

Yesterday I was outside weeding when someone walked past. He asked for a bottle of water. When I returned with one, I asked his name and introduced myself. Then he asked I had any snacks, so I walked with him to the cubby to see what was there, and told him to take what he needed. He packed and unpacked his bag. He sat on the sidewalk and snacked. When I was done weeding I smiled and asked if he needed anything else before I went inside. He asked if I could get him hot water for the cup of ramen he’d picked. When I came back with hot water, I brought an Apple and a couple of iced cookies we had. He had moved to the stoop to eat tuna on crackers. He pet the dogs when they ran out to see who he was. After he was finished eating, he left.
This morning I asked the kids to check the cubby to see what we needed to replenish, and they came back with this note.
If you’ve donated to the cubby or shared about it, this note is for you. Every item he took from the cubby was donated. I offered an Apple, a smile, and a place to sit. Otherwise, YOU are the ones who fed him. YOU are the ones who let him know he’s seen. Thank you so much 💜