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Martha's Place"Opening Doors To Stronger Communities"
Contact Martha's Place by Email Sow into this ministry. Please consider partnering with Martha's Place @ Solid Rock. Martha's Place and Community Development:
Food Pantry Martha's Place is a Christian based non-profit community outreach center located in Western Harnett County. Martha's Place will help put an end to a crisis 72,899 individuals are enduring in south central North Carolina. The crisis is hunger. The food pantry at Martha's Place has grown from providing food for 25 individuals, in five counties, to currently supplying provisions for over 600 individuals on a weekly bases. Martha's Place Food Pantry is located approximately 20 miles from the nearest population center. This will make Martha's Place accessible to those who can not get to other sites due to distance. Martha's Place is a ministry of Solid Rock United Methodist Church under the leadership of the Reverend Gil Wise, Lead Pastor. The center is overseen by one full time and two part-time volunteer staff members and numerous other volunteers from local congregations as well as the community. As a result of the efforts put forth by volunteers, numerous clients have moved from those being served to those serving and donating to others in need.
The food pantry hours are: Saturday- 10:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday- 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Angel Food Ministry Angel Food partners with Martha's Place to help distribute food to those in need. For $30.00 you can receive a box of food containing both fresh and frozen items. The food items are first quality. No seconds or out-of-date items. Fill the Bus An annual campaign that collects school supplies for over 400 children and 15 schools in five counties. Martha's Clothes Closet Distributing clothes to 200 people every month. Community Christmas Party Each year Santa hosts a party for over 500 community children. Community Service Martha's Place has contracted to serve as a community service work center with both county and state agencies. Toys For Tots Martha's Place is the official coordinator for Toys For Tots in Cumberland County. The primary goal for Toys For Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to disadvantaged youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. Martha's Place enjoys partnership with: Western Harnett High School Beta Club |
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