VOLUNTEERING
The operation of the Ministry Center is dependent upon the exceptional willingness of individuals who invest in their community by giving their time to assist others. Volunteers are needed on a regular basis to assist with sorting donations, stocking shelves, and assisting clients both in the food pantry and clothing room.
Currently, 10 local churches are signed up to send volunteers for a month at a time. If your church or organization is interested in volunteering, please contact us for available times and schedules.
DONATE
The Ministry Center relies on local donations of food, clothing and monetary charitable contributions year round.
FOOD
Food Donations must not be opened or expired. Food donations can be brought in by appointment or dropped off during any of our open hours Monday through Friday.
CLOTHING
Clothing Room donations can be placed in a bag or box and put in our donation bin on the south side of the building at any time. Breakable items must be brought in during our open hours Monday through Friday.
MONETARY
Monetary donations from organizations or individuals are used to purchase food, needed supplies and help maintain the building. Checks can be mailed or brought to the Ministry Center during any of our open hours.
2024 CHURCH VOLUNTEER LIST:
January- First Christian Church
February- Church of the Nazarene and Christian Campus House
March- Pickering Methodist Church and Laura Street Baptist Church
April/May- St. Gregory's Catholic Church
June- The Bridge Church and the Retired Teachers Organization
July- First Baptist Church
Aug- First United Methodist Church
September- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
October- Laura Street Baptist Church
November- First Christian Church
December- First United Methodist Church
CLOTHING ROOM DONATION GUIDELINES
ACCEPTED ITEMS
Small kitchen appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, etc)
Dishes, bowls, mugs, glasses
Cookware including pots and pans, cutting boards, utensils, etc.
Sheet SETS
Blankets
Bed pillows (not decorative)
Towels
Clothes for all ages and all sizes
Shoes for all ages and all sizes
NEW packages of socks and underwear
Hats, purses, bags, scarves, gloves
Ties and Belts
Toys (small enough to sit on a shelf ONLY)
Home Decor (small enough to sit on a shelf ONLY)
Books
School Supplies
Games and Puzzles
Holiday Decor (small enough to sit on a shelf ONLY)
UNACCEPTED ITEMS
Electronics DVDS, CDS, Tapes, Paint, or hazardous waste
Anything broken or damaged or stained
Large Items including framed pictures and mirrors and Christmas trees Furniture, wall shelves, curtain rods and curtains
Infant and booster car seats
Hangers