An unexpected guest and friend in need

Amazing Grace Food Pantry has a new and unexpected guest last month.

Christopher lost his job, his car, his phone, and now with unemployment funds depleted, he’s homeless. He walked to Amazing Grace Food Pantry on a Friday, one of our stocking days and not our regular client service day.

Our community partners are so amazing! St Vincent De Paul found him a motel for a couple nights while he waited for an interview at Samaritan Inn. By God’s grace and mercy, He prepared a way for Christopher. He now has shelter, food, a donated bicycle and 2 job interviews lined up.

Thank you SVDP for your prompt action to help this new community friend in need! We may all be in the same storm, but not in the same boat. It takes all of us to help others in need – however God leads you.

Amazing Grace Food Pantry is exclusively a volunteer organization, relying upon the talent and generosity of community members to procure, sort and distribute over 30 TONS of food every month to area families. This monumental undertaking is only possible due to the altruism and support received each and every week from people just like you.

Do you have some free time on your hands?
Do you enjoy helping those in need?
Do you want to give back in some way that really changes the quality of life for someone?

We also welcome volunteer groups! If your church, youth or corporate group would like to schedule a day to volunteer as a team building exercise, or to regularly adopt group-size tasks (e.g. yard work, improvements, cleanup, etc.), we’d love to hear from you! Call (972) 292-7241 to leave a voicemail message or use use the contact form on our Volunteer page.

No time to volunteer? That’s okay, too! Visit our Donation page to arrange a monthly donation. No amount is too small!

Our Ministry is inside the walls, too. Another heartfelt testimony from a volunteer:

I just wanted to let you know that after working full shift this morning, my daughter, Abigail, went to compete in a junior golf tournament. She placed 3rd and won her first medal! After the award, one of the first things she said was, “I can’t wait until I tell the pantry family.”
Most of you may not know the story, but Abigail quit playing golf since the divorce almost 4 years ago. She started back on tour just this February. Our goal was to win at least one medal and make it to the invitational final tournament. With today’s placing, she has solidified her standing to get invited to the final. Against all the adversity, Abigail has made it through and she is continuing to grow. And being part of the pantry has made such a difference for her. Having a sense of belonging and developing a sense of purpose.
Thank you so much for the care you are showing my children. It may be a small success, but it is such a huge step forward for us.

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