CARE Ministries

PAL, Food Pantry, and Clothing Ministries
'I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people here, you also did for me.'

Matthew 25:40

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones

Currently meeting every Monday at 6:30 – 8:00 PM

  • The September 25, 2023 meeting will be cancelled. We will resume the following week, on October 2nd.

Contact Nancy Godin at 706-294-7819 for more information.

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Welcome to PAL, Parents of Addicted Loved‐ones is a support group of parents helping parents. We meet every week to offer education and support, at no cost, for parents who are dealing with a son or daughter battling addiction.

PAL can also help spouses who have a partner with addiction issues. PAL is especially helpful for parents and spouses, however all other sober family members and friends (18 or older) are welcome at our meetings. You will have an opportunity to give support and receive support from others facing the same challenges.

There are two parts to our PAL meetings: There is an educational component and an opportunity to share about your current experiences. We value confidentiality and we understand that everyone has their own opinion. We strive to be non‐judgmental and to not provide advice, but to offer suggestions. All of our educational topics are evidence-based, but we believe you can “take what you want and leave the rest.”

We understand that everyone experiences this journey at their own pace and we will be just as supportive of you whether you choose to do what is suggested or not. We believe in the power of prayer and it is our desire that by attending our meetings you will learn proven ways to help your loved one and ultimately learn to find joy in your own life regardless of the choices of your loved ones.

www.palgroup.org

Food Pantry

<b>In the book of Matthew, Jesus tells us with unwavering clarity that the church is called to serve. We take these words to heart and pray that what the Lord blessed us with is multiplied as we strive to bless others.</b>

In the book of Matthew, Jesus tells us with unwavering clarity that the church is called to serve. We take these words to heart and pray that what the Lord blessed us with is multiplied as we strive to bless others.

"I was hungry and you game me food. I was thirsty and you game me something to drink"..."I was without clothes and you came me something to wear." (Matthew 25: 35a and 36a).

What do I need to know before visiting the food pantry?

Patrons are provided with a box of staple goods once per month. Additionally, perishable food items are provided on a first come, first serve basis any day the patron visits when we are open for service.

Our food pantry operates as a drive-through for your safety and convenience. Simply come to our campus any day our food pantry is open for operation and follow the signs to join the line for service. When you join the line please be prepared to unlock and/or open your truck or hatch. Families driving trucks, your items will be placed in a box prior to placing the items in the bed of your truck.

To be able to best serve your family we will need to collect some basic information regarding your family size, residence and the ages of the people within your home.

To expedite your visit, please consider filling out the online application form prior to your visit. The online application can be found here: http://bit.ly/C3foodbank. If you are unable to complete the form prior to arrival, a volunteer will help you complete the registration while you are here.

This information is updated yearly or whenever your family experiences a change in circumstances. Please let a volunteer know if you need to update your personal information after a life-change such as a move, birth, death or marriage.

Part of your registration allows you to pick a person to pick up food when you are not able to do so. This person should be able to verify your basic family information if needed.

A few times per year Christway’s food pantry hosts special food distribution events. Usually these events are open to any resident of GA and do not usually exclude residents who live outside of Columbia County.

These distributions may happen anytime of the year but may also take place near holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and/or Easter.

We ask for your patience on these special distributions days as demand may be larger than our typical distributions and may take longer than you are used to experiencing.

Our Next Large Food Distribution Event TBD

If you live outside of Columbia County we encourage you to visit Golden Harvest’s website (https://goldenharvest.org/get-help/find-an-agency/) to find a food bank serving your area that might be closer to you. You may also call Golden Harvest at 706-736-1199 for more information regarding other food banks serving the CSRA.

Food Pantry Hours

Registration opens - 9:00 AM

Food Pantry
Monday & Friday

10 AM - 11 AM

Horario de la Despensa de Alimentos

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10:00 AM 

Viernes

10:00 AM

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 9:00 AM

Clothing Ministry

Clothing, Toys, Books, Shoes, and Household items will be available on the following date and time:

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Our clothing ministry distributes free items to anyone in need every other month. This ministry is open to anyone who has a need and there is no paperwork to fill out.

Our clothing ministry distributes free items to anyone in need every other month. This ministry is open to anyone who has a need and there is no paperwork to fill out.


Clothing ranges from children to adult sizes. Availability of sizes change with each distribution day. Come to the back door of the Education building on the distribution date. All items are FREE!


Contact the church office at office@christwaychristian.com if you have any questions or need more information.

Organizations Who Have Donated

We would like to offer a special thank you to the following people and organizations for their generous donations. Without them, our food bank and clothing ministry would not be possible.

Food Bank Partners

Golden Harvest Food Banks
Chick-Fil-A
Kroger
Publix
Sprouts
Walmart

Food Bank Benefactors
Clothing Closet Partners

Kid to Kid
Uptown Cheapskate

Want To Partner With Us?

Do you have a business and are interested in partnering with us to help support our food bank or clothing ministry? Please email c4christian@comcast.net for more information about how you can get involved. All donations remain local by serving the members of our local community.

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