Transforming our Community Through
Outreach Efforts
Geauga County Hunger Task Force
The Geauga County Hunger Task Force (GHTF) is a volunteer-driven organization whose mission is to ensure that no resident of Geauga County goes hungry. It financially supports seven independent food pantries throughout Geauga county to help families in need.
The Geauga County Hunger Task Force is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and donations are tax-deductible according to applicable law. The GHTF is supported with food and monetary donations from generous residents, churches, schools, businesses, Geauga County, and community organizations. United Way Services of Geauga County provides administrative support.​
Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to call the United Way's 2-1-1 Help Center 24 hours a day /7 days a week for pantry locations and hours. Families are provided with 10 days of nutritious food. There is no restriction as to age, employment status, or family size.
Bainbridge Food for Friends
Combating hunger and providing dignity one meal at a time
Since 1990, Bainbridge Area Food For Friends assists individuals or families who are in need of food due to loss of job, injury from an accident or illness. Our patrons are in need but generally do not qualify for government assistance.
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The pantry serves Chagrin Valley area communities, including Auburn Township, Aurora, Bainbridge Township, Chagrin Falls, Newbury, Russell Township, South Russell Village and Troy
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The Pantry has been operating since October 1990, and is co-sponsored by the Bainbridge Civic Club and the Spirit of Bainbridge.
UMC of Chagrin Falls has a Food Barrel located in our Narthex for donations to the Bainbridge Food for Friends Program
Chagrin Falls Park Community Center
The Chagrin Falls Park Community Center (CFPCC) was formed in 1954 to serve the low-income community of Chagrin Falls Park, located on the outskirts of Bainbridge, OH. The CFPCC is often thought of as the heart of the community. It provides a wide variety of supportive services to children, families, and seniors in need, such as after-school tutoring, a food pantry, and case management services.
Cleveland Food Bank
Once per month a group of volunteers go to The Cleveland Food Bank to assist with current projects.
Meet at the Church to carpool.
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The church is most alive when it is serving the most vulnerable among us. Below our are current projects or organizations we have partnered with in our collective effort to bring about God’s Kingdom.