Serve
In the Community
Serve in the Community
Community Food Program
The Coppell Cares Weekend Backpack Program is designed to help eliminate food insecurity for the children who attend CISD schools. The program provides nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack items to eligible CISD children (and siblings) over the weekends during the school year when they are not receiving meals at school. There are two ways to volunteer: shop or pack food.
Weekend Backpack
Sack Summer Hunger
Volunteer to pack (click here)
Contact: Sally McCurdy, sallymccurdy@verizon.net
Austin Street Center
Austin Street Center provides safe shelter and meets the basic needs of the most vulnerable homeless.
Ways to volunteer: Donate food monthly, serve 3–4 Saturdays a year, or join our “sub” list for on-call Saturday morning support.
Contact: Quay Bratton
Christian Community Action (CCA)
Serve at the food pantry, donate food, or find special opportunities to serve during the holidays.
We sack groceries at the CCA Food Pantry on Mill Street in Lewisville on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Click here to sign up.
Contact: Leslie Hicks, lesliehicks922@yahoo.com
Current donation needs:
canned vegetables
canned chicken & tuna
canned / bottled tomato sauce
canned soup
pasta / dried beans / rice
mac & cheese
cereal
peanut butter
hamburger helper
Project Transformation
Project Transformation (PT) is a ministry of the United Methodist Church (UMC). We partner with local UMC churches to support underserved communities during the summer.
Be on the lookout for 2026 Summer opportunities!
Contact: Julia Moomau, julia_Moomau@yahoo.com
Piecemakers
Come and learn how to sew and create gifts for various needs in our community, then bless and deliver.
Contact: Pastor Danielle Buwon Kim
Coppell Cares
Coppell Cares helps families and individuals in our community who have needs driven by financial challenges. We support our community through our School Team and Community Resource Team.
Click here to find out more about Coppell Cares.
Metrocrest Social Services
We have food and personal hygiene item drives three times throughout the year, along with hosting a mobile pantry.
Contact: Sally McCurdy, sallymccurdy@verizon.net
Carter BloodCare
Give the gift of life to others in our community by donating blood at First Coppell a few times a year. Questions? Contact Barb Schmidt,
barbschmidt52@gmail.com
2026 Blood Drive Dates:
January 25
April 12
September 20
Mission Mobility
Mission Mobility collects previously used durable medical equipment and provides it to those in need. All equipment provided is free of charge, although monetary donations are welcome.
Once equipment is no longer needed by its recipient, they may choose to either keep it or re-donate it for others to use. Please click here for donations and requests.
Christ Foundry United Methodist Mission
As a covenant partner of Christ Foundry United Methodist Mission, First UMC Coppell supports our Spanish-speaking neighbors through assistance with food programs, youth dinners, and seasonal initiatives like our annual tamale sale. We are dedicated to sustaining this vibrant congregation through consistent financial donations and volunteer-led drives for essential items. To find more information, contact Marsha Tunnell,
marsha.tunnell@gmail.com
Church and Society
Church and Society of First UMC Coppell seeks to join in God’s mission by creating systemic impact and fostering lasting change through advocacy and education, pursuing justice and mercy for all people. Our current focus is advocating for public education and eradicating poverty in our community and beyond. For more information, click here.
Contact: Jennifer Harper or Pastor Danielle at dkim@fumccoppell.org
Methodist Children's Home
Through our partnership with Methodist Children’s Home, we “adopt” and provide personalized Christmas gifts to children and families in the DFW area to ensure they experience the hope and joy of the holiday season.
Contact Ellen Diers for more information or Pastor Danielle at dkim@fumccoppell.org