By Margy McLynn
Executive director, Duluth Co-Op
DULUTH, Ga. | Come celebrate 30 years of the Hands of Christ Duluth Co-op, serving our neighbors in need. Join us on Sunday, July 21 from 12 to 3 p.m. for an open house with food, music and community on the grounds of the Payne-Corley House. This is the kickoff to a meaningful year recognizing our extraordinary community whose compassion has nourished our families in need for three decades. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
McLynn
The Duluth Co-op is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization that has been serving our community by providing food, emergency assistance, and hope to those facing challenges. We are celebrating the 30th anniversary in 2024. The year was kicked off with a move to an improved facility on Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth which allows the Co-op to serve their demographically diverse client base better.
Last year, with the support of community-minded individuals, businesses, and 14 churches, the Co-op through these partners in service was able to provide assistance and resources to the most families in their 30-year history, even more than during the height of the pandemic. Last year, the Co-op fed 20,000 individuals and helped over 400 households living in the 30096 and 30097 zip codes with rent and utility assistance. In addition, it offered a variety of holiday programs to make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and families.
Economic pressures, particularly the rising cost of food, continue to ravage the budgets of low-income Americans. Co-op clients may pick up groceries twice per month and receive one-on-one support from caring volunteers. They may also qualify for clothing and furniture referrals from partnering organizations. The food pantry and crisis ministry is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and donations are accepted on those days from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you would like to learn more about the Duluth Co-op and how you can help, there’s an Open House on Sunday, July 21, 2024 from noon until 3 p.m. at the new Co-op location at 3649 Rogers Bridge Rd. You are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable food items to help replenish the shelves. You may also consider becoming a Friend or Champion of the Co-op by making a donation of $1,000+, and joining the esteemed “Wall of Honor,” recognizing 30 years of serving families in need. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, email me at director@duluthco-op.org.
Your generosity fuels the mission of the Duluth Co-op to prevent hunger and homelessness in our community. We rely on the support of everyday heroes like you to bring help and hope to families in need. The Co-op strives to make life better in our area by focusing on the value of service to others, self-reliance, strong families, and engaged seniors. To this end, we are working to enhance budgeting and job search services. We are delighted to have a new home in Duluth where we are able to offer programs to assist those struggling in our community.
We hope to continue to help those in crisis for another 30 years and beyond.
- For more information, visit the website at www.duluth co-op.org.
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