St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, ELCA
Community
Reaching Out into Our Community
St. Stephens is a congregation rooted in its community.
There are many community organizations that are always looking for volunteers.
Some of the ways that we are involved is by serving in places like:
- Centro Latino- a ministry for the Hispanic community in Hickory
- The Pregnancy Care Center- caring for all women who are expecting
- The Child Advocacy and Protection Center- working to make the world a safer place for our children
- Meals on Wheels- delivering much needed food to seniors who cannot fix their own meals
- Trinity Village- a Lutheran Retirement Community one block from our congregation
Community Food Pantry
St. Stephen’s, along with Centro Latino and Miller’s Lutheran, are happy to announce our Community Food Pantry is available on Wednesdays from 10-noon and 4-6 pm.
If you or someone you know is in need of some food items. You’re welcome during these times and it is completely confidential.
If you would like to help with this ministry, donations can be left in the totes by the office and there is a sign up sheet for volunteers next to the office as well.
Items Needed:
| Grits- small package (about 24 oz.) | Saltine Crackers-boxes with 4 sleeves |
| Oatmeal-18 oz. | Canned Fruits- 15-16 oz. |
| Boxed cereal-10-16 oz. | Applesauce-6 individual cups in a pack |
| White Rice-1 lb. | Spaghetti Sauce-24 oz. |
| Dried pinto beans- 1 lb. | Spaghetti Noodles- 1 lb. box |
| Canned Meat: chicken, tuna, Treet, or Spam | Macaroni & Cheese- 7,25 oz. box |
| Vienna Sausages | Canned Green Beans-16 oz. |
| Peanut Butter-16 oz. | Canned Corn-16 oz. |
| Grape Jelly-18 oz. | Snack Crackers or Snack Bars-individual packs |
| Bar Soap |