This winter (November 15 – April 15th), we are partnering with the White Flag Shelter of Southern Indiana to serve our neighbors in need of a warm place to sleep and we’d love for you to join us.

White Flag opens its doors on nights when temperatures drop below 35°, offering a warm, safe place to sleep, a hot meal, and most importantly a reminder that each guest is seen and loved. As couples and families, we have a unique opportunity to serve together by preparing meals, helping with check-in, cleaning, or simply sitting down to listen and share life with someone.

Let us know if you’d like to join Brittany and Ryan on Tuesdays evenings! Send us an email to marriageatmerci@gmail.com

Stop by Mustard Seed stores during open hours to volunteer, or submit a volunteer form by clicking the link below! Mustard Seed managers will be grateful for any extra help!

Examples of volunteer tasks:

Stamping shopping bags

Straightening up shelves

Creating price tags

Hanging clothes

Cleaning

Mustard Seed does ask that groups of volunteers fill out a volunteer form a week in advance of volunteering to give our store managers plenty of time to plan and assign duties! Email volunteer@mustardseedthrift.com if you have any questions about volunteering.

The Community Kitchen relies on a dedicated team of about 100 volunteers to provide meals and care for those in need. Volunteers help with food procurement, preparation, serving, cleaning, building maintenance, and administrative tasks.

Due to retirements and physical limitations among longtime staff, new volunteers are urgently needed, especially in cooking and maintenance roles. Shifts typically run from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with flexible scheduling, whether once a week, biweekly, or monthly.

Looking for practical ways to support MERCI’s mission of strengthening marriages and building community? Whether you're hands-on or behind-the-scenes, there’s a place for you to serve:

Event Cleaning & Setup: Help prepare and reset the space before and after events

Mowing: Help keep the grounds neat and inviting with regular lawn care

Landscaping: Add beauty through planting, trimming, and seasonal upkeep

Catering: Assist with meal prep, serving, and hospitality during events

Dessert Making: Bake or bring sweet treats to bless couples and guests

Gift Baskets for Fundraisers: Assemble creative, themed baskets to support MERCI’s mission

Monthly Giving: Support the ministry financially to sustain long-term impact