The Social Ministry Committee of Good Shepherd leads the congregation's outreach to those in the community who are in need of food, clothing, shelter, and other kinds of aid. 

Food Pantry

The church maintains a food pantry to handle requests from persons in the community who are in need. The third Sunday of each month is Food Pantry Sunday, and Good Shepherd members support this ministry by donating non-perishable foodstuffs. Click here to learn more about our Food Pantry ministry.

H.U.G.S. for the Homeless

Annually Good Shepherd collects Hats, Underwear, Gloves and Socks to be disbursed local men and women who are homeless.  This ministry also provides personal care items to the homeless. 

Ramp Ministry

A dedicated group of Good Shepherd members build wheelchair ramps at homes in the community. Since inception, volunteers of all ages have built more than 100 ramps for those in need.

Fun Fridays

“Fun Fridays” is generally held the second Friday of every other month to allow persons with developmental disabilities to get together for a meal and fun, often theme-based activities, such as Valentine's Day or Halloween. Between 20 to 25 people usually participate, and they are hosted and assisted by more than a dozen Good Shepherd members. These events also allow the participants' caregivers an evening of free time.

Meals on Wheels

Good Shepherd members have been supporting this program, which provides a hot lunch each weekday for home-bound persons, since the 1980s.

School Supply Drive

During the summer, Good Shepherd members collect boxes of school supplies for the Cooperative Ministry to give to needy children prior to the start of school.

Salvation Army

Good Shepherd supports the Salvation Army Christmas projects by dressing stuffed bears and filling Christmas stockings for distribution to needy children at Christmastime. Congregation members also volunteer for a day of "bell ringing" to collect donations for the Christmas kettle.