Feeding Ministry
USDA NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
UPDATED 2019
All information materials used to inform the public about FNS programs must contain a nondiscrimination statement. This includes but is not limited to brochures, pamphlets, flyers, social media, websites, television and newspaper announcements, etc.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.,
Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600
(voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online, at https://www.
ascr.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint- Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter
addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to
inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.
The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400
Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;
email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The Carol Hummel Food Pantry
Shepherd of the Sea for the most part has always had a food pantry. For years, anyone could come into the church office and receive a bag of food to help food insecure families get through the week.
In 2018, Blee Picciano and Danielle Johnson, members of Shepherd of the Sea had a bigger vision for this outreach program. Blee Picciano, had run a large food pantry in Florida and wanted to bring that vision to Shepherd of the Sea. Larger quantities of food were starting to be distributed, but that didn’t seem to be enough.
In 2019, Shepherd of the Sea became partners with Lowcountry Food Bank. This enabled the food pantry to receive, meat, dairy, fruits, etc… This also allowed individuals to receive food that they could not get before. Immediately the food pantry went from serving 25 individuals a week to serving over 100 individuals a week.
In the beginning of 2020 our food pantry went through another big change. It was now a USDA food Pantry. This meant that we were now receiving food from the Federal Government to give to our families in need. With all the food that we started receiving, we were outgrowing our small food pantry.
During 2020 we expanded our food pantry to double the size that it was to be able to receive and store the large amount of deliveries we receive every week.
In 2021, the food pantry was dedicated to Carol Hummel and became The Carol Hummel Food Pantry. Carol and Bill Hummel’s vision was very similar to Shepherd of the Sea’s which is “NO ONE GOES HUNGRY”. Also in 2021, this Food Pantry will become a WELLNESS PANRY. This means it will start receive healthier options of food such as, low sodium, heart healthy, diabetic friendly. In June of 2021 we also started distributing “Senior Boxes”. These are 25 lb. prepackaged boxes for anyone over the age of 60 years old. These items are shelf stable food items to help seniors through the month.
Food Pantry hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am – 11:30am
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Carol Hummel Food Pantry Vision and Mission Statement
Vision Statement:
“No one goes hungry; feed them and they will come”. To serve in a community where everyone has access to quality food, as well as an understanding of good health practices, both nutritional and physical.
Mission Statement:
The Carol Hummel Food Pantry is working to eliminate hunger in Horry and surrounding counties by providing resources to improve overall physical, mental and spiritual health. The Carol Hummel Food Pantry helps to ensure that food relief has a more meaningful impact.
Basic Premises:
- We are here to feed ALL God’s hungry children.
- Every person who comes to the door is not a “client” but a guest! We
will address them as a guest and treat them with kindness, dignity
and respect. - We will not judge our guests by the condition of their clothes, the
jewelry they may be wearing or the type of car they may be driving. - We will not doubt their needs or question the intentions of our guests.
Food Pantry Volunteer Procedures
Community Lunch
All people from around the South Strand are invited to come and enjoy a free meal at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church. Churches from the area are working together to serve a great lunch for the community.
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If you are hungry, you are invited!
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If you are struggling to make ends meet, you are invited!
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If you are tired of eating alone at home or at work, you are invited!
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If you would just like to meet some new people while enjoying a delicious meal, you are invited!