GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER

SERVING GREENVILLE / NORTHERN MERCER COUNTY / TRANSFER / HADLEY / FREDONIA

AMOUNT DONATED: $1,900.68

The Good Shepherd Center has been serving the economically challenged in the greater Greenville area since 1991. Over the years, not just willing volunteers, but an entire community has diligently provided to maintain a service to the people in need.

MAKE A GIFT

Giving Week Progress:

FUNDRAISING GOAL: $5,000

Programs Supported by Your Donations

The food pantry provides supplemental groceries on a monthly or emergency basis to eligible clients. We currently have 422 households on our client list, serving 1,009 people. The hot meal program is for individuals and families in need of food and/or fellowship. Meals are served on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, serving 1600 meals per month. The cooking class teaches participants how to utilize food received at the food pantry and also food from their pantry. The community garden was started in 2023 to teach people how to grow, gather and preserve food. A group of fifteen people planted, picked, and preserved the vegetables grown in the garden. This year we are adding a herb garden. Rent and utility assistance program helps families facing financial struggles to pay utility and rent bills to keep them from eviction or shut off their utilities.

Needs that Cannot beMet without Your Help

With the challenges people are facing, it is more important than ever for people to have a place to turn in their time of crisis. With decreased government funding, increased food and gas prices, and limited resources the need this year will be even greater than before. The Good Shepherd Center strives to meet these needs or find the proper agencies that will be able to better serve their specific needs.