Peace and Social Activism

Sandwich Making for the Needy. On the second Sunday of each month members donate bread, cheese, luncheon meats, and their time to prepare sandwiches which are taken to Germantown where they are distributed*. Children are encouraged to participate.

Monthly Casserole Preparation for the Needy. On the first Sunday of each month members prepare casseroles, which also are also distributed in Germantown*.

Peace Demonstrations. During the summer months children have helped to create peace signs for meeting members and the children to carry during outdoor demonstrations. (See photo above).

Equal Exchange Fair Trade Products. On the second Sunday of each month our Peace and Social Concerns Committee sells coffee, tea, chocolate drink mix and candy bars - to support small farmer cooperatives in their efforts earn a decent living for their families.

Interfaith Food Cupboard Collection. Ongoing food collection of non-perishable food items that are distributed locally.

Personal Care Products Collection. Items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, razors etc.

AMM Right Sharing Fund. Financial aid for Local Service Organizations who serve those families and individuals in their time of need.


Demonstrating for Peace		Abington Monthly Meeting Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Peace and Social Activism
Abington Monthly Meeting members, as Quakers, share a responsibility to address issues of peace and social justice in their community and the world. The Quaker community has encouraged its members to participate in the work for positive social change since its beginnings.
	Here are some of the on-going projects that Abington Monthly Meeting members support Sandwich Making for the Needy. On the second Sunday of each month members donate bread, cheese, luncheon meats, and their time to prepare sandwiches which are taken to Germantown where they are distributed. Children are encouraged to participate. Monthly Casserole Preparation for the Needy.* On the first Sunday of each month members prepare casseroles, which also are also distributed in Germantown. Peace Demonstrations.* During the summer months children have helped to create peace signs for meeting members and the children to carry during outdoor demonstrations. (See photo above). Equal Exchange Fair Trade Products. On the second Sunday of each month our Peace and Social Concerns Committee sells coffee, tea, chocolate drink mix and candy bars - to support small farmer cooperatives in their efforts earn a decent living for their families. Interfaith Food Cupboard Collection. Ongoing food collection of non-perishable food items that are distributed locally. Personal Care Products Collection. Items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, razors etc. AMM Right Sharing Fund. Financial aid for Local Service Organizations who serve those families and individuals in their time of need.
For inquiries contact the meeting Secretary at: (215) 884-2865 or [email protected] ( *food is distributed in Germantown by the "Face to face" ministry of St. Vincent Catholic Church )