Oregon Mennonite Relief Sale

09/04/2026

You can be one of the first to own the 50th Anniversary Edition of the More-with-Less cookbook! Copies will be available for $30 through the Oregon Mennonite Relief Sale's online auction, October 3-7. A few will also be available in the Menno Marketplace shop on October 10 at the Albany sale. Inside you’ll find:

• Over 400 classic and contemporary recipes focused on basic, healthy ingredients
• Vegetarian and gluten-free labels for easy planning
• Tips for living simply in kitchens and beyond
• Uplifting stories of resilience, generosity, and joy
• With restored features from earlier editions, black-and-white illustrations, and a return to an easy-to-use hardcover binding*, this edition offers vintage charm and enduring practicality. (*in the comment section below you can see the open cookbook featuring inner wire binding)

Read more about the cookbook: https://www.mennomedia.org/9781513818047/more-with-less/

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09/04/2026

Your donations at work in Nepal. ❤️

Earlier this week, MCC provided generators to support rescue and relief efforts from the fooding and mudslides in Nepal. Currently, there is a great need for generators as rescue camps are operating without electricity and communication systems. We continue to pray that this first step in MCC's response will go a long way in supporting the families impacted by this disaster.

Thank you for your continued support to MCC's response to the flooding in Nepal. Your gift today will provide food, water purification tablets and trauma support to those in need. https://mcc.org/get-involved/giving/designations/nepal-flooding-response

09/03/2026

Bakers, we need you!! (We really, really need you!!! Last year, we had more buyers than bakers, so if you're wondering if this is really a need, the answer is YES!)

Gather your friends and/or family and have some fun making cookies, cinnamon rolls, bread, Whoopie pies, peppernuts, brownies, fruit pies, scones, muffins, or dinner rolls. (Consider baking and freezing ahead of time.)

Please label the items (variety of pie, type of cookie or bread, etc) and bundle cookies in 1 or 2 dozen packages. Also, no cream pies. Pies with eggs, such as pecan pies, are fine.

Please deliver to the Expo Center in Albany by 5pm, October 9. If you need help getting your baked goods to the sale, please let us know: [email protected]

Like and share this post if you like to BAKE or EAT any of the items shown below! 😍 And comment with your favorite baked good item!!!

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Proceeds support the work of Mennonite Central Committee

09/02/2026

Elephant’s Foot: A Story Woven in Tradition

This exquisite coverlet showcases the artistry of traditional Hmong reverse appliqué, featuring the beloved Elephant’s Foot pattern.

More than a beautiful design, this time-honored motif symbolizes the interconnectedness of family and the strength found in mutual support—values beautifully reflected in this exceptional piece.

Generously donated from the estate of Jeanette Flaming.

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08/31/2026

Your contributions make a difference!

A peaceful space for healing 🐴

For 8-year-old Iryna*, therapeutic horseback riding at Reimer Center’s stable in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, has been transformative. Iryna and her mother were displaced from their hometown by the war. They live with the aching uncertainty of family left behind and if their community is still standing. Caring for and riding this horse has brought Iryna a sense of balance and peace.

Zakarpattia is in western Ukraine and borders Slovakia and Hungary. It is currently the safest area in the country. It is now home to approximately 125,000 people displaced by the war, including 37,000 children.

MCC partner the Reimer Center is supporting families in two ways: either meeting urgent, daily needs like food or supporting healing through a psychosocial rehabilitation program. As one of MCC’s church partners in the region, the Reimer Center shares God’s love and care through emergency relief.

*Name has been changed for security reasons.

Photo courtesy of Reimer Center

08/28/2026

Earlier this summer, we asked you a few questions. Here are the results!

1. The name of this book.
Nailed it! YES! The More-with-Less Cookbook!

2. Your best guess as to the publication date of the copy in the photo. (Although separated from the rest of the book, we have the page!)
Masingila came the closest with a guess of 1986! The copy in the photo was the Thirty-Fifth Printing, July 1987.

3. Your best guess as to why we are making this post now.
Yes, many of you got it! This year is the 50th Anniversary of the MWL Cookbook. A 50th Anniversary Edition is coming. We look forward to celebrating with a few surprises (to be announced soon!) at the Oregon Mennonite Relief Sale in Albany, Oregon, on October 10. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EZ5TkTi7v/

In the meantime, you might want to join Menno Media's photo contest for a chance to win a FREE copy of the new edition coming this September.

https://www.mennomedia.org/more-with-less-cookbook-photo-contest/

They are looking for photos in the following categories:
1. Most-Loved Recipe Page
Mine would probably be Honey Baked Chicken, as the page is turning yellow from curry splatters!

2. Held Together with Love
As you can see from the photo, I LOVE my cookbook which was a birthday gift from Nana and Popi (Normal and Ethel Lind) , but I'm not so sure that it's being held together very well. 🙃

3. Your Go-To Recipe
Which recipe do I return to again and again? There are so MANY of them!!!! And I'm still discovering new ones! Which is your favorite? Comment below!

08/28/2026

It's that time of year!!!! SIX WEEKS until the Oregon Mennonite Relief Sale! Let's goooooooo.......

Blessing Bid Quilts: Make a Difference with a Quilt of Comfort

Available exclusively at the Oregon MCC Sale on October 10th, our beautiful, pre-priced quilts and comforters are ready for purchase.

Looking for a meaningful way to give even if you don’t need another quilt? Sponsor a comforter and help bring warmth, comfort, and hope to families living in war-torn areas around the world.

Purchase one for your home—or sponsor one for a family in need. Every comforter is a gift of love.

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08/20/2026

Imagine a place where every dollar you spend directly changes a life across the globe. That is the power of the Oregon Mennonite Relief Sale.

When you attend this incredible event, Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon, you are not just buying unique crafts, bidding on handmade quilts, or enjoying delicious food. You are actively joining the global family of Mennonite Central Committee - MCC .

Why Your Presence Matters
For over a century, MCC has been on the front lines of global relief, development, and peacebuilding. Your support translates directly into tangible aid for people facing unimaginable hardships:

* Feeding families displaced by violent conflict.
* Providing clean water to communities facing severe drought.
* Equipping schools with vital supplies for children in poverty.
* Supporting sustainable farming so communities can feed themselves.

Be the Difference
Tragedy and poverty can make us feel helpless, but this sale is your chance to do something local that has a massive global impact.

Come for the incredible community atmosphere, leave knowing you helped heal a broken world. We cannot do this without you. Fill October 10 with purpose, invite your friends, and let’s show the world the depth of Oregon's generosity.
See you there!

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08/18/2026

Each year, our friends at Eugene Mennonite Church partner with the community to assemble school kits. They recently boxed up 1000 kits for the sixth year in a row. Approximately 40 happy people helped out each day. We are fortunate to have such supportive communities contributing to the work of Mennonite Central Committee - MCC.

Want to assemble your own? This is a great time to purchase school supplies! Learn more and see the content list here: https://mcc.org/school-kit-challenge