What is the food bank ministry?

The LOPC food bank ministry is a ministry that serves our local community as well as other areas of Greene and Putnam counties.
In addition we contribute to needy areas in GA and in surrounding states. This ministry demonstrates our congregation's caring and loving hearts for people in need. For most people it is difficult to ask for help in their time of need, but we greet and assist each person that comes to us with a servant's heart.

what is the history of the food bank ministry?

A food bank ministry was begun in the lake area in 2002. When discontinued in its existing location in 2007, it was relocated to LOPC. In May of 2008 a manufactured home was donated and moved onto our property, which provides a wonderful facility for packaging and storage.

Where does the food come from?

Of the food products, 75% is donated by a food company, and 25% is funded by the Food Bank's operating budget. These items include such things as beans, rice, canned vegetables, tuna, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, and canned soups. 100% of the labor to pack boxes is donated by individuals with a heart for this ministry.

what locations are served?

Georgia (Local)

• Washington - God's Little Market Food Bank
• Penfield - Penfield Christian Home (rug and alcohol rehab center for men)
• Eatonton - Christian Outreach
• Eatonton - DFACS
• Louiseville - Breaking Free Ministries (drug and alcohol recovery center)

Local Churches

• We distribute food to four local churches who distribute food to needy families in their area. Each church, including LOPC, have a custom sticker with their name on it and the message "Given in love in Jesus' name!" affixed to their boxes.

Georgia (Non-Local)

• Americas - Tornado
• Athens - Salvation Army
• Blue Ridge - North GA Community Action, Inc.
• Lavonia - Heart Ministries (Drug and alcohol rehab center for women
• Macon - First Baptist Church

National

• Appalachian region in Kentucky
• Moss Point, MS, Hattiesburg, MS, and Pascagoula, MS - (Hurricane Katrina)
• Florida - Navarre Beach (Hurricane)
• Welch, WV - Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Bank
• Anawalt, WV - Helping Hands
• Clintwood, VA - Food Bank

the future

The Food Bank Director, Buddy Crews says that he expects the needs to continue to grow in the future. He plans more food drives and also clothes drives.  Groups from LOPC have been on out of state missions trips, and more are planned in the future.

For more information regarding this vital ministry, or to volunteer, please call the church office at 706-484-0600.

Mission trips to west virginia

Please click here for information and photos of recent mission trips to Welch, West Virginia.

Please click here for photos of recent missions trips to Anawalt, West Virginia