A group of seven children holding hands and running through a grassy field during daytime.

Lending a helping hand to our community since 2007

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Hope. Advocacy. Empowerment.

We are a local 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Lorain, Ohio. Our programs were created to care for families in need and to build stronger families within the community, recognizing that strong families build stronger communities.

Our goal is to share resources, build community partnerships, and provide programs and services that educate, empower, and enhance the quality of life for families in our local & surrounding communities.

Group of seven people standing in front of a painted mural on a light green brick wall, depicting children holding hands around the globe. The mural includes the text 'We Care, We Share' and 'Serving the International City' with a Bible verse from 1 John 4:11.
Tomato plant with multiple ripening tomatoes in shades of yellow, orange, and red among green leaves.
A large three-story gray house with white trim and a covered front porch with columns. There is a sign in front that reads 'We Care We Share 1888'.

Food Pantry is open Tuesdays
1-5pm

Shelves in a grocery store displaying jars of SunButter sunflower seed butter along with other canned goods and food products.

Our food pantry is located at 1888 E. 31st St. Lorain, OH 44055, and is made possible through the generous donations of Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio and several local churches and agencies.

Volunteer at the Pantry!
Volunteer at the Pantry!

Donations

Drop off at 1888 E 31st St, Lorain, OH 44055

Call with any questions at (440) 714–2690

Urgent Needs

  • Winter Clothes

  • Sweatshirts

  • Hats, Gloves, Scarves

  • Towel Sets

  • Light Bulbs

Ongoing Needs

  • Laundry Detergent

  • Dishwasher Detergent

  • Men’s Underwear (2x-3x)

  • Reloadable Debit Cards

  • Liquid Body Wash

  • Paper Towels

  • Toilet Paper

  • Towel Sets

  • Backpacks

Food Pantry

  • Snacks (crackers, granola bars, chips)

  • Canned veggies

  • Soups

  • Dry cereal

  • Powdered Milk

  • Vegetable Oil

  • Boxed Desserts

  • Nuts

  • Raisins

Love for God, neighbors, and our community.
Grace as a motivating source for all people and their stories.
Hope that people, places, and things can change.
Advocacy for the under resourced and marginalized.
Empowerment for those we serve and their future.

Our Values are Simple but Steadfast.