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| Today I'm visiting Encompass Ministries. This is a local non-profit in my area. |
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| I'm walking into the food pantry. Encompass Ministries was established back in 1998 as Papa's Pantry Incorporated. |
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| This is Encompass's bus that helps them when picking up and delivering donations. Encompass Ministries changed their name from Papa's Pantry in 2019 because they began doing a lot more than providing just food. |
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| This is Encompass's logo. They adopted this logo when they changed their name in 2019 due to the fact what they do "encompasses" more than just a food pantry. |
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| The Founder/Executive Director of Encompass Ministries, Lynne Saunders, is working at her desk. Lynne started Encompass after a mission trip to India where she saw people at their deepest point of need. |
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| Encompass celebrating their 25 year anniversary. Townelaker put an article in the newspaper in 2023. |
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| This is the current Encompass staff. Pictured is Valeri Walker, Faith Moody, Nick Mikell and Lynne Saunders. |
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| People come in and add to the prayer wall when they visit. Encompass is a Christian based non-profit. |
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| Encompass is an inspiring and supporting organization. Not only do they provide food for the hungry but they also provide employment strategies and life skills training. |
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| People are donating food to Encompass daily. They have so many options for produce. |
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| Most of their donations come from hosting food drives. But you can also stop by during business hours to donate food. |
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| Donating food is available Monday & Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. They have an assortment of baked goods. |
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| Lynne and a volunteer are opening up donation boxes. Lots of people that are retired or unemployed volunteer their time here. |
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| Shelves are filling up with canned and boxed goods. Encompass will put certain goods they are in need of being donated if they are running low on certain products. |
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| Encompass hangs up many inspirational posters in their organization. This can be very inspiring for the people who seek help here. |
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| Encompass aslo has volunteers donating clothing as well. They are stocked with all kinds of different clothing for different ages. |
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| Here they have girls purses, notebooks and journals. Encompass will accept most donations as long as the products are in decent condition. |
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| Encompass even has halloween costumes for children available. Encompass has a large community that is constantly supporting it and donating to it. |
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| Here there is a whole shelf full of cleaning supplies. Encompas goes above and beyond your normal food pantry. |
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| Encompass is taking volunteer at this time. All you have to do is go on their website and sign up or call Encompass. |
