Using magnetic signs on the van is one way of borrowing a van until one can be purchased or leased. Recognition IS important for trust. Two or three parishes combining their youth with adult leadership can do a fine job with the outreach part of the ministry. Coming to the same place, two or three times a week is very important. Coming with food and drink, warm clothing in cold climates and things such as T-shirts, toys, books, on occassion make for special times and special joy.
People are truly hungry and thirsty.
Sometimes they have little or no food, and other times they need to supplement what they have. Several parishes working together to make sandwiches, get some fruit, some cold drink etc. It takes time to make sandwiches and put them in sandwich bags. This is perhaps the most time consuming aspects of the ministry. Getting community cooperation is very important .