Barberton Area Community Ministries (BACM) is a ministry that was incorporated 13 years ago. BACM is supported financially and with food donations from partnering churches, individuals, civic organizations and businesses.

                Our mission is to assist low-income residents in the Barberton and Norton communities with various social services. Presently we provide an emergency 3-day supply of food to between 300 and 400 families every month. We also provide temporary emergency shelter for homeless people. Other programs for 2010 include:

·         Ohio Benefit Bank – Food stamps, Medicaid, WIC,
                                       Cash Assistance, HEAP, Tax      
                                       preparation, etc
·         AT&T Life Line
·         Garden Project – plant a plot or help with ours
·         The Farmer’s Market project
·         Backpack program for Barberton Head Start School
·         Cooking classes

For more information on any of these programs please contact our office at 330-745-3693.

 

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 SAVE THE DATE....

 

Dear Supporter,

 

       As a supporter of BACM, I’m sure you realize just how critical our work is, particularly for those whose lives have been affected by the country’s economic condition.
 

       Whether or not you’ve ever experienced food insecurity or homelessness, you’re sure to understand how the assistance BACM offers in our community enriches the lives of so many people. Our work is made possible by the generous and significant support if individuals, churches, civic groups, and businesses. Without your assistance, we wouldn’t be able to do the following, all for free: 

·   Provide between 800 and 1000 people per month with a 3-day
     supply of food

·    Provide temporary shelter for families in crisis

·    Provide 400 families with $5 vouchers for the Farmer’s Market

·    Provide cooking classes so that families can expand cooking
    knowledge and be able to use the food they obtain from the
    pantry

·   Provide a garden to learn how to grow vegetables as well as sell
    them at a market

·   Provide 3 meals and a snack to 336 students at Head Start at the
    end of each month during school 
 

Won’t you make a commitment to support our annual appeal? Your generosity will make a positive impact in our community by allowing BACM to continue its important work. Would you please return your annual campaign donation or pledge form by December 31^st for budgeting purposes?

 

Thank you in advance for your commitment to support the efforts of BACM.

 

Sincerely,

                       

Joanne S. Kramer

Executive Director