Food Closet
The mission of the Food Closet is a commitment to feeding bodies and souls through the love of Christ, with sustenance, respect, compassion, and prayer. Food distribution occurs four times per month, with special distributions for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. The food closet also gives away food from our very own community garden.
Email: George and Maria Gumas, foodcloset@good-samaritan.org
New Life Thrift Shop
From a humble beginning in a small space in 1975, the New Life Thrift Shop has grown out of the church basement and into a beautiful dedicated space at the church that allows 30 volunteers to serve the community here each week. The thrift shop sells items donated by parishioners and others, and funds go to outreach missions helping families in need both locally and abroad. New Life Thrift Shop is open Tuesday through Friday 10 am – 4 pm, and Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm.
Email: Rose Smith, thriftshop@good-samaritan.org
Community Garden
The purpose of Good Sam’s community garden is to grow food, knowledge, and relationships, and to bring glory to God and blessing to ourselves and others. On any given day you can see butterflies, bees, flowers, and food–come, step inside the gate and see what’s growing! If you’d like to know more about starting your own garden plot here at the church, please contact us.
Email: Bess Yates and Nina Whitnah, communitygarden@good-samaritan.org
Local & Global Missions
Good Samaritan seeks to provide opportunities for parishioners to discover and use their gifts by becoming involved in local ministries. We believe that our words and actions should reflect the truth behind the parable of the Good Samaritan, where Jesus calls His followers to show mercy to a world in need.
Email: Debbie Volk, missionsoutreach@good-samaritan.org
HELPS Ministry
The HELPS ministry provides funding for practical, short-term relief to our neighbors who need one-time assistance to cover rent, a utility bill, car repairs, prescriptions, or other immediate needs. The ministry focuses on offering a helping hand, a listening ear, and spiritual encouragement to our neighbors in difficult seasons. During the first half of 2024, HELPS provided $32,327 in assistance.
Email: Rose Dodd, helps@good-samaritan.org