According to night manager David Smith, the holiday season is a particular time of need for The Good Shepherd Mission. Because of the cold weather this year, the Mission particularly needs socks, blankets, sweaters, coats, and any other warm clothes. The Good Shepherd Mission serves 3 meals a day at its shelter and also distributes groceries to needy families, so food donations are always needed and welcomed. Good Shepherd was founded in 1983 and its primary goal, according to its mission statement, is to provide hope for the hopeless, meeting basic human needs, based upon the New Testament teachings of Jesus Christ. Here are some facts about Good Shepherd Mission and the services it provides.
Families can receive groceries once a month.
Emergency distribution of clothes is available as needed. Over 200 winter coats are given out annually as well. The Good Shepherd Mission also provides furniture to victims of house fires and provides mattresses, box springs, sofas, etc. The Mission is run and staffed by one director, six-part time staff and a host of volunteers. It serves over 1,500 each month.