Here are some of the ways your donations to Samaritan Ministries are impacting our community:

 

• Food pantry: We have teamed up with Grace Lutheran’s food pantry to provide food for our neighbors. The need grows with requests for food increasing by 60% this year. We provide monthly financial support for groceries and we have church members serve as volunteers. 

 

• Social Services Desk: We continue to provide bus passes, gas vouchers, and assistance obtaining birth certificates (often needed for IDs and housing applications). Those in need simply stop in on Thursdays from 10:00am - 1:00 pm. You will enter from the parking lot.

 

• Micropantry: Our trademark red door cabinet has been restored, installed and is once again open for business!  Those who wish to donate can also place their items in the cabinet. 

 

• Financial Support: In addition to the Grace Food Pantry we continue to use Samaritan Ministry funds to support the work of Helping Hands and the Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network.

 

• Shelter Dinners: We have teams of volunteers who provide hot meals to shelter residents. We prepare the meals ourselves and enjoy the opportunity to serve our neighbors. Contact the church office if you are interested in participating in this fulfilling ministry.

 

• Compassion Care Fund: These funds are used for members, friends, and neighbors in need of assistance. We respond to a number of different needs and requests for help. Each request is considered individually.