About IHN

The Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) is a conglomeration of churches in the Columbus, Ohio area that provide meals and services for the residents at the YWCA Family Center.

The YWCA Family Center, located off 5th Ave at 900 Harvey Court Columbus, Ohio 43219 provides emergency shelter and services for up to 50 families each day.

Seton Parish prepares and serves dinner for 150-180 adults and children at the YWCA Family Center on the second Monday of each odd numbered month. Our service months are: January, March, May, July, September, and November.

We always need assistance preparing the food on our menu as well as volunteers to go to the YMCA Family center to serve and visit with the families. The food can be prepared at your home and dropped off to Seton by 3:00 p.m. on the dinner day.

Donate

To donate online, simply click the button below and enter “IHN” into the comment field on the donation page.

YWCA Shelter Guidelines

  • To protect the health of our families, we ask that volunteers who are sick or are caring for a sick family member (cold, flu, intestinal issues, etc.) please refrain from assisting with meal preparation or service of the meal.

  • For the safety of our volunteers, and per OSHA law, please remember that open-toed shoes, flip flops, and sandals, are NOT permitted to be worn in the kitchen.

  • Columbus Public Health requires that all individuals handling food observe proper hand washing. Volunteers will be prompted to wash their hands when they arrive and also utilize provided gloves.

  • Columbus Public health requires all food service personnel, including staff and volunteers, to wear hair coverings. This especially pertains to those with long hair. Family Center Food Service Staff will provide volunteer with hair nets.

  • Ohio law prohibits children under the age of 15 from preparing food and coming into contact with hot surfaces and knives; therefore children under the age of 15 are not permitted in the kitchen. Children are welcome to assist in setting and clearing of the tables with adult supervision.

Signup

Our next time to provide dinner is on Monday, September 14. 

Due to the Covid 19 Virus, Seton Parish will be donating $500 to the YWCA Family Center so they can provide a meal for their residents.  If you would like to provide a monetary donation for the meal, please send or drop off a check to Seton Parish, made out to Seton Parish and IHN on the memo line. 

In addition, items currently needed at the Center.  Current needs:  Lotion (Baby and Adult), Natural Hair Care Products (i.e. Cantu, Shea Moisture), Men’s Deodorant, Baby Wipes, Body Wash, Sippy Cups and Bottles, Baby Food, Homemade Face Masks (Children and Adult), Disinfectant Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Paper Plates and Bowls, Plastic Utensils, and Bottled Water.  These items will be collected Saturday, September 12 through Monday, September 14 and should be dropped off directly to either Patty or Rene.  Please contact Patty (614-405-0843) or Rene (614-216-6461) to schedule a drop off. They will deliver the items collected to the YWCA Family Center on Tuesday, September 15.

Thank you for your generosity.

 

Interested in Joining?

If you would like to become involved or have further questions about this ministry, please contact Patty Timmell (614-405-0843) or Rene Shotwell (614-216-6461).

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