A special thank you to two of our dedicated volunteers, Nancy Hudson and Connie Leach, who serve faithfully at FFM's Food Pantry. Stay tuned for details about our next blood drive in the Spring of 2023.
2022 CAMPUS CRAWL & VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT
nlewis • August 11, 2022
July 2022 Newsletter
Thank you to our WayMakers! Your support transforms lives
We celebrated the commitment of WayMakers at First Fruit Ministries with our recent Campus Crawl Dinner and Open House. WayMakers dedicate their time, talents, and treasures to serve those experiencing hunger, homelessness, or human trafficking.
In addition to a delicious meal from Irv's Signature Catering featuring barbecue with all the fixin's in our community hall, participants received a behind-the-scenes look at the following areas on our ministry campus:
- Food Pantry and Outreach Center for Our Homeless Neighbors
- Gray House: a newly renovated home for Urban Missionaries who serve with us for one year
- The Guest House: A Crisis Response Emergency Shelter for victims of sexual assault or human trafficking
For a tour or more information about any of our programs, email anewber@firstfruitministries.org
Celebrating our Volunteers
East Rotary Club of Wilmington Sponsors Red Cross Blood Drive at First Fruit Ministries
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: MARY IOSCA
Mary Iosca (pictured below) is a loyal volunteer at First Fruit Ministries. She received FFM's Volunteer of the Year for July 2021 - July 2022. "I love serving at First Fruit Ministries. This is where the Lord put me to help other people. I love the staff; they are like family to me. I feel blessed to work here; it provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment." Mary serves in the food pantry and outreach day shelter multiple days a week. She is always willing to serve wherever needed.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TUESDAY - SUNDAY
- Food Pantry
- Serve a Hot Meal to our unsheltered friends
- Administrative & Organizational Opportunities
- Mentorship
Special Gift from East Rotary Club of Wilmington
FFM Volunteer and East Rotary Club President Dan Parks (pictured on the far right) nominated FFM's Food Pantry to receive a portion of their special contributions to the local community made from their annual endowment.
Ways to give
firstfruitministries.org/donate
P.O. Box 15354
Wilmington NC 28408
DONATION WISHLIST:
- View our Amazon Wishlist on our website
- Sleeping bags
- Tents
- Bus passes
- Laundry detergent
- Amazon gift cards
2 million meals and counting! As the world faced the challenges of COVID-19, our dedicated team at First Fruit Ministries never stopped working to ensure no one went hungry. Through our food pantry and street outreach programs, we provided fresh food boxes and hot meals for homeless and food insecure neighbors. Your support made it possible to serve the most vulnerable among us. Together, we are making a difference!
WayMaker Luncheon: Human Trafficking Trends Panel
First Fruit Ministries, Wilmington's largest and oldest nonprofit dedicated to helping human trafficking victims, has been working tirelessly to provide housing and support to survivors.
Wilmington, NC, Jan. 10, 2023 First Fruit Ministries, Wilmington’s largest and oldest organization serving homeless and trafficked individuals, is holding a Celebration Benefit on January 19 in honor of the non-profit’s 25th anniversary. This night of storytelling will showcase real stories of hope, growth, tragedy, and encounters that transform the lives of people living on the streets.
Hear from Matt Dula, a member of our, Community Advisory Board share about First Fruit Ministries' impact in 2021.
Existing in every region of the world, this criminal enterprise generates $150 billion per year according to the International Labor Organization. It may not be the largest numbers that surprise you the most, but rather the smallest. Seven. This is the average number of years trafficking victims can expect to live if they are unable to break free from their trafficker and the majority never do.
