RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER
The Partners In Ministry Community Resource and Referral Center is located on our main campus in East Laurinburg. We exist to connect individuals and families to the available resources to help meet their basic needs. In addition to the services located on our campus, we maintain a resource directory to assist with referrals to additional services.
Our philosophy is for the families we serve to become active volunteers and supporters of Partners In Ministry. It is our goal for families to support others who need assistance, by providing a hand up for other families.
Partners In Ministry Is A Valuable Community Resource
Food Pantry
The food pantry is open and offers monthly distribution on the first and third Friday at 3:00 pm, and the second and fourth Saturday at 9:00 am, except for holiday weekends. Our food pantry is operated by our volunteers and participants from our Youth Empowered to Succeed (YES) program.
Additionally, Partners In Ministry representatives are available to assist with applications for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). TEFAP is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost.
For more resources for senior food insecurity, visit Aging In Place.
Community Garden
Partners In Ministry operates two community gardens – one on our main Campus in East Laurinburg and another in Richmond County to provide access to healthy food options and teach the community about sustainable gardening.
The community gardens are led by Ben McCallum with the support of students from Youth Empowered to Succeed (YES), Depart of Social Service workers and volunteers.
Gift Shop
The Partners In Ministry Gift Shop is located on our main East Laurinburg campus and is stocked with affordable, gently used clothing and household items available for purchase.
Gift Shop Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; closed daily noon – 1:00 pm
Computer Lab
Our computer lab, also located on our East Laurinburg campus, is open to the public during our operating hours. Computer and enrichment classes are available to the public.
Computer Lab Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Equal Opportunity Employer WIA Title 1 Program:
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
We assist community members in completing applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program through North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. This program is available to individuals over age 60 or who those who receive disability. State funds are generally available from December through March.
The Benefit Bank
The Benefit Bank of North Carolina is available at the center by appointment. Partners In Ministry is available to assist users in completing tax returns and applications for services like food stamps, Medicaid Rx Extra, Work First Family Assistance, and the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
Special Events/Classes
Special events and classes are offered throughout the year. To learn more about classes, visit our Classes and Activities page.