Did you see them during the rhythm of your day?

Did you see the woman and her children in the car next to yours? They have been to Fayetteville Urban Ministry’s clothes closet and food pantry. The children found uniforms for school, while their mother left with food for the table.

Emergency Assistance (EA) is a place where clients are able to “shop”, at no cost, for clothing (including school uniforms), small household items (linens and bedding), hygiene kits, toys and books in a store-like environment. The store has a dedicated group of volunteers, who assist clients in finding what they need and keep the racks ready to shop.

Emergency food assistance is available for families facing an immediate crisis. In partnership with the local Food Bank, Cumberland County food stamp recipients are eligible for quarterly distribution of USDA commodity foods.

Annually, the EA program works with the Salvation Army in the Annual Christmas Opportunities program. Together these organizations provided 445 families with Holiday Food Bags and Gifts of Toys. Other annual drives include the WTVD Heart of Carolina Food Drive.

“Joseph approached me & said he had been one of our clients. He wanted to say thank you for all of our help...and for being nice to him. He said the free clothing and hygiene kits had helped so much. Now he has a good job and is getting married next month”