Community Services Clearinghouse

What the Community Services Clearinghouse Does for our Community

Our mission is to alleviate hunger across the seven counties we serve. Since 1979, Community Services Clearinghouse has partnered with churches, civic groups, community agencies, and schools to help meet the needs of vulnerable individuals and families in our community.
We provide support to children facing food insecurity, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, patients undergoing medical treatment, veterans, and working families experiencing hardship.
Through our core programs—including the Meals for Kids Backpack Program, Food Pantry, and Holiday Assistance programs—we provide direct assistance to those facing emergency and ongoing needs. We serve as both a direct service provider and a community resource, connecting people
to support while responding to immediate hunger-related needs. As our service area has grown, so has our impact, allowing us to expand programs and provide a broader range of services to those who need help most.

What Grace Community Church does for Community Services Clearinghouse

Supports the Community Services Clearinghouse through ongoing partnership,
volunteerism, and financial support.
Purchases food items and supports the Meals for Kids Backpack Program, helping
provide weekend food for children facing food insecurity.
Youth groups have packed bags for the Meals for Kids program and led service projects
benefiting our mission.
Supports and participates in food drives for the Clearinghouse food pantry.
Provides holiday sponsorships to assist families, children, and seniors through our holiday programs.
Sponsors and supports fundraising events, including the Feed the Future event and True
Grit Ride.
Participates in Day of Caring and other community service opportunities at the
Clearinghouse.
Has had members serve on the Board of Directors, including current board member
Reagan Newell.
Maintains strong leadership connection through Grace Community Church Liaison
Chuck Goux.
Has a history of supporting the mission through volunteer service, advocacy,
sponsorships, and hands-on ministry.

What does volunteering look like?

Volunteer Opportunities

Food Pantry assistance
Casework support
Meals for Kids Backpack Program packing and delivering
Event support and special projects
Holiday distributions and sponsorship assistance

Volunteer shifts vary and can be tailored to individual or group timeframes. Opportunities are flexible and can accommodate one-time projects or ongoing service. We currently have active volunteer groups and welcome additional groups and individuals to get involved.