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Jim Nee
Jim Nee is the Holy Cross contact for NCEON and attends meetings as held for updates on the amount of food NCEON distributes and the overall direction of the organization. He also serves in the Hospitality ministry. Jim and his family converted to Holy Orthodox on Pascha 2004.
Food Basket (NCEON)
Have you ever wondered where the food you leave in the food-basket goes? It goes to the “food pantry” at NCEON, the North County Emergency Outreach Network. Located in the heart of Glen Burnie, NCEON (pronounced ‘neon’ with a silent ‘C’) comprises more than 36 churches and 6 civic organizations and ministers to people in Holy Cross’ immediate area: Glen Burnie, Linthicum, Hanover, Pasadena, and Severn. They were established in 1989 and since then have distributed over $2.5 million in food and funds to those in need. (Currently, Deacon Mark O’Dell serves as our NCEON board member.) NCEON’s ultimate goal is ‘not to be needed’.
Open Mon/Wed/Fri from 10am-3pm, their outreach helps members of the community with:
- court ordered evictions
- utility shut-off notices
- fuel
- medications
- food
- budget counseling
- pastoral counseling
- referrals
- homeless programs
Your non-perishable food stuffs go a long way in our immediate community and NCEON is very thankful for us. Please keep the donations coming as our Christ blesses you with His rich gifts.
The Perfect Bag
Question: With so many canned food options on the store shelves, how do I know what items are best to donate to food drives or pantries?
Answer: After consulting with numerous food pantry directors in the area and seeking nutrition advice from registered dietitians, we compiled what we like to call the Perfect Bag. The Perfect Bag contains a variety of nutrient-rich foods from all five food groups.
- 2 cans of hearty soup, stew or chili: Supplies many nutrients
- 2 cans of tuna, chicken, salmon or luncheon meat (e.g.. Spam): Contains protein and iron. Canned salmon is a source of calcium and omega-3 fatty acids
- 1 can of fruit: Supplies vitamins A and C, folate, potassium, fiber and other healthy substances.
- 1 can of 100 percent pure fruit juice: Contains vitamin C and often betacarotene
- 1 can of vegetables: Supplies beta carotene, vitamin C, folate, complex carbohydrates, fiber and potassium
- 1 can of tomato or pasta sauce: contains lycopene, a healthy substance that is more available to your body in canned and cooked tomatoes than in fresh
- 1 canned meat: Offers a variety of ingredients and nutrients
- 1 can of beans: Contains plenty of protein, complex carbohydrates and fiber
- 1 can of evaporated milk: makes an excellent source of calcium and protein