Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners

10/19/2026

It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 19-25), and a good time to create or update your plan for the people and causes that matter most. 💛 A gift in your will can help sustain IOCP’s work for years to come and create a lasting legacy in support of your community.

If you’d like to explore your options, visit https://iocp.org/donations/planned-giving/

If you’ve already included us in your plans, thank you! Please let us know so we can welcome you into a special community of legacy supporters.

With a simple plan to shape your legacy, you can help strengthen our community. Learn more about Planned Giving to Interfaith Outreach today.

10/16/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🎻
Come enjoy an afternoon of live music while helping support neighbors in our community through IOCP! We are grateful to be the chosen beneficiary of this upcoming performance hosted by Charles Lazarus Music.

The Havana String Quartet will bring Caribbean warmth and Latin American rhythm to the stage, and host Charles Lazarus will offer a live interview and audience Q&A.

🎟️ Admission: Freewill donation benefiting IOCP
📅 When: This Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3-4:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Wayzata Community Church (WCC)

Bring your friends, enjoy vibrant music, and make a difference locally. This event is ‍presented in collaboration with CircleRock Concerts for Community.
Learn more: https://www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/ministries/music-ministry -series

10/13/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐟? We now have two ways to donate:
𝟏) 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭 (see link in the comments) to click and order items for delivery. 𝟐) 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭. This list is updated regularly so your food shelf donation goes exactly where it's needed most: https://iocp.org/most-needed-donations

Bottled water and assorted hygiene products are our top need right now. Please help fill our shelves during Donation Door hours (M/W/F 10 a.m.-5 p.m.):
-Bottled Water
-Shampoo
-Conditioner
-Body Wash
-Feminine Pads
-Grits
-Canned Sardines
-Oatmeal (28 oz. canisters – not packets)
-Name Brand Cereal
-Black Beans (cans)
-Paper Grocery Bags (for onsite shoppers and deliveries)

10/09/2026

to summer when this group of local kids turned a lemonade stand into an incredible act of generosity, raising $800 for IOCP. We love seeing community members find creative ways to support their neighbors!

Interested in doing your own group fundraiser or drive? Email us at [email protected] for more information.

10/03/2026

We are saddened to share the passing of Bob "Shoebob" Fisher, whose vision helped launch IOCP’s Sleep Out 31 years ago and inspired generations of community members to come together in support of neighbors experiencing housing instability and other financial hardships.

What began with Bob’s willingness to take action grew into a powerful community tradition and helped deepen our collective understanding of the challenges facing local families. His impact can still be felt in IOCP’s work today, as we continue helping families meet immediate needs while building toward greater stability year-round.

As we approach the season so closely associated with the Sleep Out tradition, we are especially grateful for Bob’s vision, compassion and lasting contribution to our community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and all who knew and loved him.

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09/30/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐎𝐂𝐏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐬? Sign up for October's Lunch & Learn event. (Lunch is on us!)

We'll talk about our programs, who we serve, and how you can get involved. We'll also share the impact of IOCP’s work—with inspiring stories from staff, volunteers, and clients.

Space is limited, so if this month's Lunch & Learn is full, sign up for a future session! We look forward to seeing you soon.
https://iocp.org/lunch-learn/

09/29/2026

⚠ 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞. If you need assistance, please email [email protected]. Thank you for understanding.

09/21/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖? Our Most Needed Donations List reflects the items our neighbors need most right now. See what’s currently needed: https://iocp.org/most-needed-donations/

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟓 𝐩.𝐦. Helpful volunteers will accept, sort, and merchandise items for our Food Shelf, The Shop (for clients), or our Resale Select store—where 100% of net proceeds support IOCP programs and services.

This list is updated regularly by IOCP staff to reflect top needs for distribution to clients through our food shelf or Resale Select thrift store. These items are in-demand or temporarily difficult/expensive for us to source through partnerships.