Changing Lives One Can At A Time

"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full." Proverbs 19:1By: Bill Hahn

By:  Bill Hahn

I remember when we first started the food pantry back when we where meeting at a previous location. We did a holiday drive that addressed the needs during Thanksgiving and Christmas.  So many people were helped and lives were impacted by this very simple act of charity. After the holidays I spoke to Pastor Shane explained what I had seen and felt.  The reality is that people are hungry all year long.  Holidays is just a time we are reminded of those who don’t have.  So with much effort and dedication, LICF started a year round food pantry.

We have helped so many people over the years and the look of thanks on a persons’ face when you bring them food has been such a tremendous thanks.  I remember driving through a “high-end” neighborhood that made me question if this was a real delivery.  At the end of my journey, I found a couple who were in dire need.  I have seen need in the faces of very sick and need in the faces of people who have just met with economical challenges.

An amazing part of working with the Community Food Pantry is that over the years while attending community events I have seen people who we have helped and their gratitude to the ministry and my work is one of the greatest feelings and it is simply indescribable. They tell me how they are feeling better nor or have a new job and how they will never forget the help LICF gave them when they were in need.   To me that is what it is all about serving others and giving back from the bounty that God has given us.

I don’t want to fail to mention the generosity of community leaders and organizations who have assisted us over the years.  Jimmy Pizzo and CMP Media have funded the food pantry with grants throughout the years.  Each and every year the Long Island Ravens have given a grant to assist the help that goes forth from the pantry.

Thanks to a community and the vision of our ministry, we have a stronger community!

Comments

• Ministries

  • Choir
  • Community Food Pantry
  • Development
  • Social Justice
  • Social Programs
  • Sports Ministry
  • Taking Back Faith
  • Worship

• Testimonies

  "LICF is an uplifting place that has been life changing for me. I did not have a Christian life before LICF but now I know that God loves me just the way I am, a gay man."
  
  Bill Hahn
  

  More Testimonies
•