Our Mission Statement
In keeping with our calling to serve God and our neighbors, the Food and Outreach Program of the First United Methodist Church of Conway, Arkansas, strives to provide food and financial relief to those persons who are in need.
Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise. Luke 3:11
Hours of Operation of the Food Pantry
Our food pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 A.M to Noon, in the hospitality area, except during church holidays. Individuals and households may receive food allocations once per month. Photo identification is required.
Emergency Outreach Assistance
Although no cash is provided, limited financial support in the form of vouchers for utilities, lodging, and prescription medications may be provided depending upon the availability of funds
Purpose and Administration
Our food and financial relief program is for persons unable to provide for themselves and their dependents in emergency situations. This assistance is extended at no charge to all persons on the basis of need alone under guidelines, subject to the approval of the Church Council, established by the Church and Society Committee of the First United Methodist Church of Conway. The church’s Missions Committee provides both material and personnel support.
The following members of the Food and Outreach Subcommittee supervise day-to-day operations of the program:
Melinda Adams, Program Coordinator
Jamie Bird
James Bruce, Chair
Zettie Caudle
Tom DeBlack
Betty Diehl
Doug Poindexter
Pat Ross
Cherry White
Kisha Bumpers -- Staff Representative
Please contact Melinda Adams, food pantry coordinator, if you have any questions or concerns.
We Welcome Your Support
Church volunteers who donate their time and resources make the Food and Emergency Outreach Assistance Program possible. Contact Melinda Adams or sign up at the hospitality desk if you would like to volunteer. Donations of nonperishable food items may be left in the grocery-shopping cart located in the hospitality area. We welcome any and all financial contributions. They should be identified as being for the “Food Pantry” or emergency “Outreach” in care of Margaret Taverner, Business Manager of Conway First United Methodist Church. Our food pantry is affiliated with the Rice Depot of Arkansas and the Benevolence Group of Conway.
Amazing Grace Cafe
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. -- Matthew 25:35
On alternating Thursday nights, First United Methodist Church (1610 Prince St.) and First Presbyterian Church (2400 Prince St.) are offering hot meals free of charge. If you are hungry and in need of a FREE HOT MEAL, please join us every other Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Please accept this blessing from all of us at:
First United Methodist Church
1610 Prince Street
Conway, AR 72034
Phone (501) 329-3801
Be present at our table Lord,
Be here and everywhere adored,
Thou mercies give,
And grant that we may feast in fellowship with thee.
John Wesley, founder of Methodism
La Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida
Calle Prince 1610
Conway, AR 72034
Teléfono (501) 329-3801
Está presente en nuestra mesa, Señor:
Está aquí y en todo el mundo, adorado;
A estas misericordias bendice
Que comamos en comunidad contigo.
