ABUNDANT RAIN MINISTRIES, INC.Joseph House Community Food Bank
Feeding the multitudes starts with feeding one person.(Please right click below to view this Abundant Rain YouTube Video under a separate tab.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0qWNHtf6y8
MORE ABOUT THE JOSEPH HOUSE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
The Joseph House Community Food Bank a ministry of Abundant Rain Ministries, Inc., is a private, nonprofit organization located in Coweta, Oklahoma, that distributes donated food and other grocery items to counties of Oklahoma. The Joseph House helps raise public awareness about hunger and the role of food banking in alleviating hunger. Every day hungry people are being fed as a result of our efforts to fight hunger and bring forth hope. Abundant Rain Ministries, Inc., is a private, non-profit 501 (c) (3). The Joseph House works to eleminate food insecurity and hunger through education, advocasy and the distribution of food and other essentials.
Who We Serve... In 2008 we served 56 cities in Oklahoma. We distributed 494,000 pounds of food. Joseph House programs include food pantries, soup kitchens, and senior services. In turn, these programs collectively feed 16,649 people, and 4,832 hot-meals last year. Our total distribution to children ages 0-17 was 6,722; adults ages 18-54 was 6,056; and senior citizens 55+ was 3,821.
About our Warehouse
Abundant Rain Ministries, Inc., has been serving the Tulsa area since 1998. Beginning as as storefront operation, founded by Pastor's Ron and Terry Spradlin, It has grown to include 5.6 acres with 10,400 square-foot facility, and 22.7 acres that are in developing stage. Our 10,400 square-foot facility has the capacity to distribute 500,000 pounds of food annually. In addition to increased distribution capacity, the building allows our Food Bank to increase support for our many programs, including food for International Relief in Guatemala City and Republic of Panama. Without continuous food donations, it would be empty within three to four months.
Our warehouse is outfitted with state-of-the-art coolers and freezers with 4 stand-up refrigerators/freezers and one walk in freezer. It is also equipped with Culinary Center where up to 300 complete meals can be prepared daily.
Funding and Financial Management
We rely heavily on private contributions from individuals, area businesses, churches, civic groups, as well as grants from foundations and corporations.
Because of our sound financial management and strong commitment to our vision and mission, less than three percent of all of our resource sgoes toward administratin and fundraising, allowing us to devote almost 98 percent of all our resources to fighting hunger and reaching the lost and giving them hope.
Where Donated Food Comes From
Most of the food we distribute is donated by local grocers and retailers, national food manufacturers, growers, and individuals and organizations that hold food drives.
Net Work Programs
Through the assistance of local and national programs, Joseph House is able to provide nutritious, fresh foods to Americans struggling with hunger; safe and nurturing places for children to have a meal; emergency assistance for disaster victims; as well as a chance at self-sufficiency for adults trying to break the cycle of poverty and hunger.
The Studies
In order to learn more about the people we serve, Joseph House networks with other organizations that undertake extensive studies. These studies provide comprehensive information on the demographic profiles of emergency food clients and the nature and efficacy of local agencies in meeting their food security needs.
On-going Volunteer Efforts
Each day, hunger is experienced in every community across this country. In fact, our network feeds over 25 million neighbors each year. Ending hunger in America depends on the volunteer work of literally millions of Americans who know that they can make a difference.
There are as many different ways to volunteer, as there are individuals and communities across this country.
You can help out in your local community through activities such as:
· packaging or repackaging donated food for distribution
· transporting food
· clerical work at the Office
Its simple - get involved today - and get your family and friends involved. Se
Disaster Response Volunteers
Volunteers are needed across the country to support our network's commitment to the survivors of disaster-affected communities.
You can help out in your local community through activities such as sorting, boxing and repackaging donated food to be directed where it's needed most. Contact your Joseph House network member to see how your help is needed.
Groceries and Hot-Meals
We distribute groceries and hot-meals to indivuals and families with low or no-income. Anyone that would like to volunteer to sack grocereis may come to the Joseph House Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Anyone that would like to help distribute food may come to the Joseph House at 9:30 a.m. Saturday mornings. Please call the office at 918-902-7201 if you would like to volunteer. If you need emergency food assistance you may come to one of the following locations, where we provide approximately 75 pounds of food per family. (Our food bank is closed the first weekend of every month).
Volunteer in your local community
Coweta- 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 12425 S 273 E Ave - 2, 3, & 4 Saturday's Camina Villa, Broken Arrow - 11:00 a.m. - at the park - 2nd Saturday Carriage Crossing- 10:00 a.m. - on 3rd Saturday Red Bird- 11:00 a.m. at Post Office - 3rd Saturday Porter- 12:00 p.m. front of Water Department - 3rd Saturday Haskell- 11:00 a.m. next to the Library - 4th Saturday Taft- 1:00 p.m. - at the Gazebo - 4th Saturday
Feeding the multitudes starts with feeding one person.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0qWNHtf6y8
MORE ABOUT THE JOSEPH HOUSE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
The Joseph House Community Food Bank a ministry of Abundant Rain Ministries, Inc., is a private, nonprofit organization located in Coweta, Oklahoma, that distributes donated food and other grocery items to counties of Oklahoma. The Joseph House helps raise public awareness about hunger and the role of food banking in alleviating hunger. Every day hungry people are being fed as a result of our efforts to fight hunger and bring forth hope. Abundant Rain Ministries, Inc., is a private, non-profit 501 (c) (3). The Joseph House works to eleminate food insecurity and hunger through education, advocasy and the distribution of food and other essentials.
Who We Serve... In 2008 we served 56 cities in Oklahoma. We distributed 494,000 pounds of food. Joseph House programs include food pantries, soup kitchens, and senior services. In turn, these programs collectively feed 16,649 people, and 4,832 hot-meals last year. Our total distribution to children ages 0-17 was 6,722; adults ages 18-54 was 6,056; and senior citizens 55+ was 3,821.
About our Warehouse
Abundant Rain Ministries, Inc., has been serving the Tulsa area since 1998. Beginning as as storefront operation, founded by Pastor's Ron and Terry Spradlin, It has grown to include 5.6 acres with 10,400 square-foot facility, and 22.7 acres that are in developing stage. Our 10,400 square-foot facility has the capacity to distribute 500,000 pounds of food annually. In addition to increased distribution capacity, the building allows our Food Bank to increase support for our many programs, including food for International Relief in Guatemala City and Republic of Panama. Without continuous food donations, it would be empty within three to four months.
Our warehouse is outfitted with state-of-the-art coolers and freezers with 4 stand-up refrigerators/freezers and one walk in freezer. It is also equipped with Culinary Center where up to 300 complete meals can be prepared daily.
Funding and Financial Management
We rely heavily on private contributions from individuals, area businesses, churches, civic groups, as well as grants from foundations and corporations.
Because of our sound financial management and strong commitment to our vision and mission, less than three percent of all of our resource sgoes toward administratin and fundraising, allowing us to devote almost 98 percent of all our resources to fighting hunger and reaching the lost and giving them hope.
Where Donated Food Comes From
Most of the food we distribute is donated by local grocers and retailers, national food manufacturers, growers, and individuals and organizations that hold food drives.
Net Work Programs
Through the assistance of local and national programs, Joseph House is able to provide nutritious, fresh foods to Americans struggling with hunger; safe and nurturing places for children to have a meal; emergency assistance for disaster victims; as well as a chance at self-sufficiency for adults trying to break the cycle of poverty and hunger.
The Studies
In order to learn more about the people we serve, Joseph House networks with other organizations that undertake extensive studies. These studies provide comprehensive information on the demographic profiles of emergency food clients and the nature and efficacy of local agencies in meeting their food security needs.
On-going Volunteer Efforts
Each day, hunger is experienced in every community across this country. In fact, our network feeds over 25 million neighbors each year. Ending hunger in America depends on the volunteer work of literally millions of Americans who know that they can make a difference.
There are as many different ways to volunteer, as there are individuals and communities across this country.
You can help out in your local community through activities such as:
· packaging or repackaging donated food for distribution
· transporting food
· clerical work at the Office
Its simple - get involved today - and get your family and friends involved. Se
Disaster Response Volunteers
Volunteers are needed across the country to support our network's commitment to the survivors of disaster-affected communities.
You can help out in your local community through activities such as sorting, boxing and repackaging donated food to be directed where it's needed most. Contact your Joseph House network member to see how your help is needed.
Groceries and Hot-Meals
We distribute groceries and hot-meals to indivuals and families with low or no-income. Anyone that would like to volunteer to sack grocereis may come to the Joseph House Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Anyone that would like to help distribute food may come to the Joseph House at 9:30 a.m. Saturday mornings. Please call the office at 918-902-7201 if you would like to volunteer. If you need emergency food assistance you may come to one of the following locations, where we provide approximately 75 pounds of food per family. (Our food bank is closed the first weekend of every month).
Volunteer in your local community