Life Needs include food, shelter, clothing and medical services. Addiction recovery includes detoxification referrals, residential recovery program referrals, and group recovery sessions onsite. Self-Improvement includes G.E.D. preparation and computer training.

In the first six months of 2003, Harvest Kitchen has been active in all three areas.

In the area of Life Needs, 12,982 hot meals were provided to the homeless, with service for Sunday breakfast, Sunday dinner, Tuesday lunch, and Wednesday lunch. During the same six-month period, a free food pantry provided bagged groceries for over 1000 families in need. During the six months, Harvest Kitchen also tested 38 individuals for HIV/AIDS, referring one testing positive to treatment. Ten individuals were referred for other medical or dental needs.

There were also a number of Addiction Recovery and Self-Improvement activities.

During the first six months of 2003, twelve individuals were referred to detox or drug treatment programs and 25 individuals supported in their ongoing recovery programs. Eighteen individuals participated in a General Equivalency Degree Program, nine completed the program; and one received his GED; Eight are currently enrolled in basic computer skills classes; One has enrolled at CPCC and one in a barber school.

God is changing lives through Harvest Kitchen Outreach, and we are grateful for the many of you who have been willing to be used by Him as its financial or volunteer supporters. Greater things, we know, are to come!

In His love,

Pastor Barbara Brewton-Cameron
Co-chair

J. Franklin Martin
Co-chair