caring for our city

Evergreen Outreach: food pantry

Sharing Hope, One Act of Kindness at a Time

At Evergreen Presbyterian Church, our Outreach Ministry is a vibrant expression of faith in action. Each week, our members extend Christ’s love beyond the church walls—feeding, encouraging, and uplifting our neighbors throughout the Dothan community. We give thanks for the many hands and hearts that make this mission possible!

Feeding Families Through the Food Pantry

Perhaps the most visible arm of Evergreen’s Outreach is our Food Pantry. Week after week, it hums with activity—shopping, packing, sorting, distributing—all powered by dedicated volunteers. The Pantry annually serves over 2,500 families, offering much more than groceries; it’s a source of compassion and hope. Each Wednesday morning, bags of food are shared with those in need, while teams work behind the scenes on Tuesdays and Thursdays to shop for and stock shelves. Packing teams assemble 120 grocery bags each week for distribution, ensuring every detail is cared for. It’s a labor of love—and a remarkable example of faith in motion. Interested in helping out? Contact the office at 334-792-7898.

Our in-house food pantry serves approximately 50-60 families each week. This translates into about 5000 bags of groceries annually, shared with those in need. Each family receives 2 full bags of groceries, bakery items, cereal, fruits and vegetables when available. Families may return every 4 weeks to receive food and they are always grateful for the goods they receive. Some of the clients we serve now volunteer to help pass out food on Wednesdays.

We invite anyone to come and take a tour of the food pantry, located behind the community room, or just show up on Wednesday morning about 8:15 to help pass out food. Canned items are always needed to replenish our supplies. Monetary donations are appreciated and go a long way toward meeting this critical need.

Many Hands, One Mission

Evergreen’s Outreach Ministry is a living example of what happens when faith and service intertwine. Each meal prepared, each child fed, and each person cared for reflects the love of Christ at work in our community. Behind every statistic are stories of grace and gratitude—and none of it would be possible without the generosity and dedication of Evergreen members like you.

Whether you have time to serve or resources to share, know that every contribution, large or small, helps sustain this important work and allows Evergreen to continue being a light in the Wiregrass. For more information about any of these ministries, or to learn how you can get involved, contact the church office at 334-792-7898 or office@evergreenpres.church, and we’ll help you connect.