It’s time to PACK THE PANTRY through the 5th Sunday Food Drive! The need in our community is great, but we know your support is GREATER! Bring your items to Olive Baptist Church on Sunday, July 31st to help us stock the shelves and feed our community.

The 5th Sunday Food Drives – a donation effort spearheaded by Olive Baptist Church members - are a vital foundation of support for the Ministry Village Tender Hearts Caring Hands Food Pantry. The economic uncertainty of the last few years have resulted in an added strain to food pantries throughout the community, and Tender Hearts Caring Hands has been no different. When the food pantry is low on donations, ministry funds must go toward purchasing food items to bridge the gap. “We have seen the Lord provide time and time again when our food pantry will be bare – our supply will be extremely low – but the Lord provides,” said Kathie Schuster, Program Director for THCH.

“It is a blessing to be able to minister to our clients each day, and we know that our Ministry Village supporters always step-up and help us do that.” The families and individuals who come for help are thankful and relieved to see that they won’t go hungry. In addition to providing food, Kathie’s team also encourages each client and offers to pray for them, offering hope at a time that many feel afraid and alone. “It’s always a wonderful opportunity for us to be able to show the love of Jesus to our neighbors and help them see that He can provide for all their needs.”

The Tender Hearts Caring Hands food pantry provides us a daily opportunity to demonstrate God’s care to others. We have a chance to show God’s love to our community every single day. Let’s show our world WHO Jesus is.

• The 5TH Sunday Food Drive will be accepting donations on Sunday, July 31st at Olive Baptist Church. Tables will be setup for collection in the foyer, the ROC, and the preschool.

• All nonperishable items are accepted. Items that are in high need include SPAGHETTI SAUCE & PASTA, and CANNED MEAT (TUNA/CHICKEN/SPAM).

• The Tender Hearts Caring Hands Food Pantry accepts donations Monday through Friday, from 9AM to 2PM at the Ministry Village at Olive office (1716 E. Olive Road). Donations of nonperishable food items and travel-size hygiene items are accepted. Financial donations are appreciated and go toward purchasing the items THCH distributes each day. Supporters can also make purchases through Amazon and items can be shipped directly to the Ministry Village at Olive office.

• The Tender Hearts Caring Hands Food Pantry provides food Monday-Friday from 10AM to 12noon at the Ministry Village office (1716 E. Olive Road). For holiday and weather closures, the most up-to-date hours are posted on the Ministry Village at Olive Facebook page.

• To donate financially to Tender Hearts Caring Hands or any Ministry Village program, click here.