God's Word teaches the love
that binds families together

As Jesus worked diligently to prevent suffering among all people so we have equipped our church to help families and people in difficult circumstances with basic needs.

Although our local Center is part of our church, there is a larger organization supported by the international Seventh-day Adventist Church named Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) with which we cooperate.

We usually need food and disposable items if you are willing to donate. We currently need canned fruits & vegetables such as peaches, pears, mixed fruit, baked beans, canned corn & green beans; paper products such as toilet paper, napkins, paper towels are also always needed. Other items such as sofa sleeper or foldup beds, a small microwave, underwear and socks are usually needed as well.

Please contact us for more information.

Operating Policy

The Operation of the Center is under the direction of the Church Board of the First Fort Wayne Seventh-day Adventist Clrurch. The policies outlined are to be followed by the Center.

• The Center will be open to the public on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 2:00 p.m., except when holidays, campmeetings, area Federation meetings, funerals and inclement weather occur on that day.
• Assistance is to be given clients on an emergency basis. No client is to be served clothing more frequently than four (4) times per year, unless in event of fire or other disaster.
• The Center will provide aid to all eligible persons without regard to race, color or creed. The Center reserves the right to investigate all claims, but will honor referrals from other agencies, honoring their investigations.
• No client is solicited for funds; however where community health educational programs are held, donations may be accepted to cover material costs.
• Bedding is to be given on emergency basis, and distributed according to the number of beds in the family and / or according to availability.
• Those needing food are accepted by referrals only. Acceptance will not exceed more than one distribution per month.
• Clients will normally be allowed to pick out items from the shopping area under supervision. We prefer that people be present to receive articles of clothing.
• All clients are to be interviewed and case records maintained, with dates and type of articles given, plus food values.
• Referrals will be accepted from recognized service agencies.
• In case of a major disaster, refer to your Disaster Response Booklet and / or call the Indiana Conference Community Services Director.
• Assistance and financial support for the poor and needy within the SDA local church will be dealt with in harmony with the Church Manual, pages 94-100, as adapted by the local Church Board.
• No clothing is to be taken from the Center by workers without going through the interview process to establish needs.
• No cash is given to clients. Assistance is for food and clothing only.
• This Center will cooperate and work unitedly with the American Red Cross and other agencies within the county as appropriate.