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: During COVID and through the renovation, the work of the social services desk continues through phone and email contacts with those in need. We continue to provide bus passes, gas vouchers, and assistance obtaining birth certificates (often needed for IDs and housing applications). Those in need simply drop a note to Help@LincolnsChurch.org. 

 

• Micropantry: Our trademark red door cabinet has been removed from the parking lot and taken for repair and refurbishment. It will return when our renovations are complete. Those who wish to continue donating may use the micropantry located on 5th Street across from the governor’s mansion.

 

• 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.