Assisting those who come to the church’s doorstep, seeking help with an emergency need of groceries, clothing, fuel, or medications. Office staff distributes cards after a review of the immediate need and previous history of needs requests.
The annual gift card collection drive takes place each December after the completion of the Jesse Tree or by making donations online*. Because most requests are related to food, clothing, fuel, or medications, we can best assist others' needs with gift cards from Walmart in $25 increments.
*Online gift donations will go to the Outreach Fund, which supports our Justice & Service Ministry projects & initiatives (including Neighbor to Neighbor.)