Light The World Award Given To Table Of Hope

Morristown NJ

08 December, 2021

11:53 AM

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Press release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Dec. 8, 2021 On Sunday December, 5, 2021, in Morristown New Jersey, Rev. Sidney Williams, his wife Teresa Williams and Table of Hope Food Pantry received the Light the World Award given by the Morristown Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over the last 18 months, the Williams' have played a crucial role in helping to distribute food to families struggling through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Rev. Williams is the Pastor of Morristown's Bethel Church and Teresa is the Executive Director of the Table of Hope. Together, for the last 9+ years, Rev. Sidney and Teresa Williams have helped to establish the Spring Street Community Development Corporation (CDC). They have worked to combat food insecurity in Morris County with the idea of providing a warm meal, a smile, and a place "where Hope starts and the Community gathers to share." Several programs have emerged from Spring Street CDC, including Table of Hope. During the pandemic, Table of Hope mobile food pantries were set up in Dover, Parsippany, Morristown and the Community College of Morris, along with other pop-up locations. From January through October 2021, at least 26,575 families were served by the mobile food pantries operated by Table of Hope. An additional 15,674 families in Morristown were served with hot meals. This past month, the Williams' and Table of Hope also helped run a Thanksgiving food distribution event at County College of Morris. Individuals received turkey, fresh produce, canned goods and dairy products for a complete holiday meal. The Light the World Award was presented by William H. Ludlam, President of the Morristown Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. State Assemblywoman Aura Dunn presented a State Resolution passed in honor of the Williams. Other speakers included Table of Hope volunteer 10-year old Emma Kofford, Mayor Carolyn Blackman of Dover, Morris County Commissioner John Krickus, and Sheriff James Gannon of Morris County. A monetary donation to Spring Street CDC, and a 2022 commitment from The Church for further food donations was included with the award. The Light the World award was created four years ago as part of an initiative to highlight tremendous community impact in Northern New Jersey. It is an initiative from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to show love and service to others. Individuals or groups are nominated for the award as they exhibit community service and help to spread light and joy to others. The Light the World award is given in conjunction with an Annual Community Nativity Exhibit put on every December in Morristown. "We are thrilled to recognize Rev. Sidney and Teresa Williams and the Table of Hope for their Service to the community," said President Ludlam. "We are grateful for all they do for the residents of Morris County. The partnerships they have forged with various organizations have increased the reach and impact of their humanitarian efforts in Morris County." As many in Morris County have experienced some dark days over the last two years, through the Table of Hope, Rev. Sidney and Teresa Williams remind us there still is great light and hope in this world. To donate or volunteer at Table of Hope click on link https://www.springstreetcdc.org/table-of-hope or see www.springstreetcdc.org. If you are looking for other service opportunities this Christmas season, use the following URL to find a calendar with daily ideas for service throughout the month of December. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world-2021/daily-service-ideas This press release was produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The views expressed here are the author's own.