RESTORING HOPE & TRANSFORMING LIVES
We provide a range of different environments and resources to practically care for individuals and families going through time of difficulty.
Friday Mornings 10:30 - 12:30
Drop-in-Connect is an opportunity for everyone in our local community who may need a listening ear and a friendly face to call in for a cuppa and a chat. Our team of befrienders will be on hand to make sure everyone is made welcome.
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Freedom Foods Pantry in Portadown opened in January 2023. For a small weekly subscription of £4.00 (or £6.00 for families), members of this pantry can access food including fresh fruit and vegetables and store cupboard favourites that will often value £15-20 or more.
This is the sister Pantry to Freedom Foods Pantry Lurgan.
Membership is open to the community and local families are strongly encouraged to join.
Renew Clothing offers dignity to people in need by creating a friendly environment where good quality clothing is provided at no cost. Items of clothing are donated, sorted and displayed in a creative way which gives the feeling of a high street shop.
Renew is available at Emmanuel Lurgan by appointment only for self-referral, or available on demand to local referral agencies in crisis cases.
The Craigavon Area Foodbank is run in partnership with the local churches in the area and provides short term, emergency food for individuals or families in crisis while a long-term strategy is developed. Frontline care professionals (GP, social worker, charity, etc.) refer clients by issuing food vouchers that provide balanced and nutritional meals for 3 days. If you are in need you can arrange to chat to one of our compassion team for an assessment to see how we can help support you.
Free Debt Counselling - Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a national debt counselling charity offering hope and a solution to anyone in debt through debt counselling, expert advice and practical help. CAP’s unique ‘hands on’ approach empowers people to help themselves out of poverty and to be released from the fear, oppression and worry generated by overwhelming debts. Additionally, CAP provides sustainable poverty relief by teaching clients vital budgeting skills that will last a lifetime. Please call 0800 328 0006 to book a FREE appointment with a local Debt Coach.
PASTORAL SUPPORT
For pastoral care referrals please email: portadown@emmanuel-church.co.uk
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