FOOD PANTRY

Our Food Pantry provides groceries to our neighbors in need and no referral is required. The Pantry is stocked with non-perishable food donations that are made by our members, neighboring churches, and friends. Additional items are purchased using donated funds made to the Board of Deacon’s Fund by our members and friends.

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HOURS

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP THE FOOD PANTRY

The following items

are always needed:

  • Canned pasta (with or without meat)

  • Chili

  • Beef Stew

  • Chunky soups

  • Tuna

  • Peanut Butter

  • Canned meats, vegetables and fruits

  • Velveeta (processed cheese)

  • Crackers

  • Packaged food

  • Rice

  • Pasta

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OUR COMMITMENT

As a downtown church, we are committed to serving those in need. We have heard the call from God to step into the circle of justice, kindness and mercy and to break down the barriers between neighbors: culturally, economically and societally. Join us in serving all of God’s people.

SAMARITAN MINISTRIES
Helping those in need.

Our ministry and worship are centered in downtown Springfield, and we choose to put our ministry to work every day by breaking down barriers between individuals, God's people, and societal expectations.

 

One of our core beliefs is that all church families are called by God to advocate for social justice through active service and community outreach. All members of First Presbyterian Church of Springfield are faithfully rooted in its rich and historic traditions, and focused on reaching outward to ensure the faith community is ever transforming and meeting the emerging needs of God’s people.

 

In support of these core beliefs, First Presbyterian Church of Springfield operates a Food Pantry, and provides support in the form of bus tokens or vouchers, financial counseling, and referrals to additional services through our Social Service desk. Volunteers are always needed to assist our neighbors in need with these services.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Our trained social service staff and volunteers offer assistance to our homeless neighbors, the elderly, and the disabled with paperwork, transportation tokens and voucher, financial counseling, referrals and advocacy programs.   

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HOURS

Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

No appointment needed.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP SAMARITAN MINISTRIES

Your financial gift is a great way to support this vital ministry. Give today.

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To volunteer or learn more about our outreach ministries, contact Michelle Hastings, Administrative Assistant, at 217.528.4311, ext. 204 or click here.

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SAMARITAN MINISTRIES MONTHLY REPORT

Clients served – 190

 

February Services provided:

SMTD bus passes (75) $1,500

SMTD tokens (441) $441

ID (21) $400

Birth Certificates (11) $165

Gas Vouchers (47) $545

Driver’s License (6) $215