First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

OUR MISSION

Jesus commanded us: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35 NRSV)

Recognizing that God has blessed us at Marietta First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Disciples Mission Food Pantry serves as a vehicle to share the food abundance in our community of Cobb County, Georgia with those in need or food insecure. Available to all in need, our pantry provides nutritious groceries, fresh produce, and essential items to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Run by dedicated church members and volunteers and fueled by generous donations, the pantry is more than just a place to pick up food — it is a place of hope, dignity, and support. Nutritional emergency food is shared with love and respect with those who come for assistance and includes kindness and grace as we feed spiritual and emotional hunger.

OUR NEED

Every day, countless families in our community face food insecurity — i.e., unsure where the next meal will come from. Our food pantry is dedicated to fighting hunger and providing hope, but we need your help.

We lost our food pantry truck a couple of years ago and need to purchase a replacement truck. Without it, bulk food items cannot be picked up for our weekly food pantry. We are currently relying on the personal vehicles of church members to pick up thousands of pounds of food each week from local grocery stores and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Donations from church members and the surrounding community are also received.

We are a small congregation with a big heart. The food pantry is our flagship ministry and serves the Cobb County community faithfully every week. The church is currently serving over 300 families every month and distributing over 200,000 pounds of food annually.

Your generous donation – no matter how big or small – is greatly appreciated and will help move us closer to our goal. A conservative estimate of $20K is needed.

Thank you in advance for your kindness! God bless!