Ongoing Ministries

 HUNGER RELIEF/CLOTHES CLOSET/SPIRITUAL COUNSELING 

If you are in need of assistance with food, clothing, prayer, etc. please call HCM at 423-547-2560 (Carter County) or 423-727-1521 (Johnson County).

Food bags and/or clothing are distributed to clients at both the Carter and Johnson County locations by appointment, although persons who are in crisis situations are seen as emergency walk-ins.  Volunteers from local churches serve to make appointments, teach Bible studies, assist with Laundry Ministry, lead children and youth ministries, construct food bags, give out food and clothing, deliver food bags to homebound clients, and pray or counsel with clients as the Lord leads.  Many  who come to HCM seeking help carry heavy burdens and need the encouragement that meeting with an HCM volunteer can bring.  More often than not though, it is the volunteer who comes away with the greatest blessing as he/she sees the Lord  work in miraculous ways to draw the lost to Himself for salvation and to bring a special measure of joy and love to His children who are in need of His touch.  Often, relationships with clients are built that extend beyond the doors of HCM.

LAUNDRY MINISTRY
At our office adjacent to Lynnwood and Lynnridge Apartments, the residents do not have washers/dryers of their own and typically use a laundramat. Many also do not have transportation to get to HCM for food. To help them with this, and to provide spiritual nourishment, we provide a Laundry Ministry (for residents of Lynnwood and Lynnridge Apartments only). Participants attend a short Bible study (led by volunteers from our local churches) and receive food, quarters, detergent, fabric softener, cleaning supplies, and diapers (if needed). These are provided by donations from churches and individuals.

SCHOOL CLOTHES SHOPPING
Each July we set aside a week for families to shop for school clothes/shoes/coats for their children.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Volunteers from local churches provide children from local low-income housing developments with events such as Easter and Christmas parties, a Fall Festival, and other activities.

CHRISTMAS BACKPACKS
Volunteers from local churches provide children from local low-income housing developments with events such as Easter and Christmas parties, a Fall Festival, and other activities.