Our food pantry is cleverly called The Pantry! By the summer of 2018, we hope to be open at least two days a week but at this time we help feed local families in 2 ways: 1) Third Saturday Outreach and 2) Bags and Hugs Downtown. On the Third Saturday of each month, we have an outreach at our church which offers a variety of resources and services including food (canned, fresh and frozen) and toiletries, haircuts for adults and children, health screenings, resume assistance, connections for GED and the Meguiddo Job-Training, children's activities and prayer support. Typically, we serve 60-75 families each Third Saturday of the month. Our bi-weekly ministry in downtown Augusta serves 60 - 70 families who live in a low income apartment building in an area now labelled a food desert. Our Pantry does an excellent job of providing a good variety of frozen meats, canned and dry goods but we would love to provide more fresh fruits and vegetables.
This listing was last updated May 30, 2017
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