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Family Volunteer Day At Waynedale UMC

November 21, 2025 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

On Saturday, November 1st, members of Waynedale UMC came together to pack meals for Project 216. Family Volunteer Day, celebrated each November, has become a meaningful tradition at the church, now in its fourth year with support from the Volunteer Center. This year, volunteers packed more than 9,000 meals for families in need.

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