Serving together is what Southwood is all about!

We believe God is already at work in our community. This has led Southwood to partner with organizations in the transformational work that is happening all around us. Southwood joins in that work by equipping and empowering our congregation to serve our neighbors in the Lincoln area. 

You are invited to join us in serving. There are a variety of opportunities available for individuals, groups and families throughout the year.

California Wildfires - Disaster Relief

The recent wildfires in California have devastated the lives of so many. Lutheran Disaster Response is there and working to help provide for the immediate needs of people in impacted. They will continue to be there throughout the relief and recovery.

Southwood supports the work of Lutheran Disaster Response with financial contributions that enable them to respond quickly when any disaster strikes. If you would like to help those impacted by the wildfires, you can donate directly to Lutheran Disaster Response.

How We Serve

Food Distributions

Southwood partners with the Food Bank of Lincoln

  • Mobile Food Distributions
    • Southwood Parking Lot  First and Third Tuesdays of each month 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Palmyra 9th & G Parking Lot  Second Saturday of each month 10:15 AM - Noon
  • In-School Food Distributions
    • Backpack Program at Saratoga Elementary School
    • Food Markets at Lincoln Northeast High School

Southwood also partners with Tabitha Meals on Wheels to deliver boxes of food monthly.

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Serving Meals

Southwood volunteers help prepare and serve evening meals at:

Another opportunity to deliver meals is available through the Tabitha Meals on Wheels program.

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Southwood Garden

You'll find the garden on the southeast side of the church property.  Each year volunteers help grow produce that is donated to the Food Bank for distribution in the community.

There are opportunities to work in the garden from June - October.  Volunteers plant, weed, harvest and transport produce throughout the growing season.  

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Health Clinics

Clinic with a Heart serves people who are uninsured and underinsured through a ministry of healthcare. Southwood volunteers support the clinics on the 3rd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday every month.  There are roles for health care providers as well as non-clinical volunteers.

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Food Donations

Southwood supports Saratoga Elementary with food donations for its Free Little Pantry. Items for donation can be left in the shopping cart by Southwood Central.

Suggested items:
  • Food in jars, cans or sealed packets
    • Soups
    • Beans
    • Vegetables/Fruit
    • Honey
    • Peanut Butter
    • Boxed juices
    • Fish in Oil
  • Hygiene Items
    • Toothbrushes/toothpaste
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Tampons/pads

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