Building: First Presbyterian Church

Financial Support: Partnering churches

Barberton Area Community Ministries is an incorporated
non-profit organization.

You may become a financial or food donor or voluntary supporter by calling 330-745-3693 for more information.

“We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our homes to remedy this kind of poverty.” — Mother Teresa

  From the Desk of the Executive Director
Joanne Kramer

It was hot, but it was fun. On Sunday June 14^th several volunteers and a youth group got together to plant a garden to benefit the community. BACM and the First Presbyterian Church’s Youth Group are collaborating on a garden project that will provide free produce to seniors and disabled individuals in Barberton and Norton this summer. So, for several hours, everyone prepared the soil, weeded our rows, planted our vegetables and watered the very dry ground. It was grueling work but everyone worked hard and splashed water on people to cool off! Now we must wait for the garden to grow. As produce becomes available we will not only provide free produce to BACM”s pantry but we will also sell the produce in the Farmer’s Market to put money back into the pantry. When the garden starts producing look for another article announcing its arrival so you can visit us at the market.

            BACM and the youth group are also part of a bigger group called the Barberton Community Growers Association. Their purpose is aimed at helping unemployed people gain some working knowledge of running a small business by selling their produce for a profit. The group has received a “Self Development of People” grant from the Eastminster Presbytery and has planted their gardens. Anyone interested in becoming part of the group can contact BACM at 330-745-3693 for more information.