dedicated to Christ-centered outreach
Food Pantry
Call the church at 652-5530 for information
Pickup is every Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
In 2006, a food pantry ministry was started at our church and met the needs of about 25 people. The need rapidly increased as economic conditions in our area declined. Every Wednesday, we open our doors to the community to help with groceries. Our ministry is now blessing over 160+ families a week. We have partnered with Harry Chapin food bank (www.harrychapinfoodbank.org) to overcome hunger in our community. Every dollar donated to Harry Chapin, allows them to buy $5 worth of food. We, in turn, distribute that food to needy families that cannot, otherwise, afford to purchase groceries. We've also partnered with Panera Bread (www.panerabread.com). The Pagefield store has agreed to donate all the breads, sweets, and goodies that are left over on Tuesday nights. Our deacons pick them up and bring them to the church where we can use them to bless needy families on Wednesday mornings. We have a team of volunteers that helps pick up, pre-package, and distribute the groceries. They also help with paperwork, set up, and tear down. Many of the families we help are so appreciative that they become our volunteers and, in turn, help others in need. Contact our church office for more information on how to obtain help with groceries or if you want to become a volunteer.
Angel Food Ministry (FOR ANGEL FOOD MINISTRY'S WEBSITE, CLICK HERE)
Call the church at 652-5530 for ordering information or
You can order online at www.angelfoodministries.com
Pickup is every fourth Saturday of the month from 9:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M.
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 35 states. Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines and has spread the good news of the gospel of Christ through salvation tracts that are placed in each food order.
Blessings by the Box
Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.
Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe.
Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can receive, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program, using the Off-Line Food Stamp Voucher system.
It's both a Bargain and a Blessing!
Sample Menu:
(this month's menu can be viewed here)
4 lb. IQF Leg Quarters
4 oz. Beef Back Ribs
1 lb. 80/20 Lean Ground Beef
2 lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders
1.5 lb. Bone in Pork Chops (4 x 6oz.)
1 lb. Ground Turkey
18 oz. Stuffed Manicotti (Cheese)
12 oz. Smoked Sausage
Betty Crocker Seasoned Potatoes
7 oz. Cheeseburger Dinner
16 oz. Green Beans
16 oz. Baby Carrots
2 lb. Onions
1 lb. Pinto Beans
1 lb. Rice
7 oz. Blueberry Muffin Mix
10 ct. Homestyle Waffles
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