Community Meals and Activities
As a faith-based organization established to minister to the needs of families and individuals in NE KCMO, Grace provides weekly and several special events throughout the year to reach out to the local community and to those needing assistance.
Weekly Meals
As a faith-based organization established to minister to the needs of families and individuals in NE KCMO, Grace provides weekly and several special events throughout the year to reach out to the local community and to those needing assistance.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals
Each Thanksgiving and Christmas, community meals are offered as a way of fellowship, worship and overall community support. Meals are donated, prepared and served by gracious volunteers.
Holiday Food Bags
Each Thanksgiving and Christmas, Holiday Meal Bags, containing a complete ready to make meal, are offered to those that need temporary assistance over the holiday. Holiday Food Bags are donated by the members of KC area Church partners. Meals are donated, prepared and served by gracious volunteers.
Christmas Gift Store
Each Christmas generous donors and partner Churches provide GUCM with gift items, for all ages, to be used in the Christmas Store. GUCM clients are able to select gift items and wrapping paper to provide Christmas gifts to their loved ones.
Community Outreach
Several times per year, GUCM hosts a large, community meal and wellness bag giveaway. Generous donor and partner Churches provide the meal, and personal hygiene items to be given to those in need. Attendees are introduced to the services of GUCM.
To find out more about the GUCM Holiday and Scheduled Event Program or to offer support or become involved, please contact Lori Theus, GUCM Program Director at (816) 231-5745 or [email protected]
Emergency Assistance
Food Pantry
As a faith-based organization established to minister to the needs of families and individuals in NE KCMO, Grace operates a Food Pantry to help those needing temporary food assistance. The Grace pantry is open four days per week (Monday-Thursday) from 10 AM to 2 PM. The pantry is managed by a GUCM staff member and supported by community volunteers. Grace clients may receive packaged groceries, baked goods, canned goods, perishable foods (as available) and special holiday meal items.
To donate or find out more about the GUCM Food Pantry Program or to offer support or become involved, please contact Archie Johnson, Food Pantry & Clothes Closet Coordinator at (816) 231-5745 or [email protected]
Clothes Closet
As a faith-based organization established to minister to the needs of families and individuals in NE KCMO, Grace operates a Clothes Closet to help those needing clothing assistance. The Grace Clothes Closet is open four days per week (Monday-Thursday) from 10 AM to 2 PM. The pantry is managed by a GUCM staff member and supported by community volunteers. Grace clients may receive men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, both casual and dress. Seasonal clothing is available as well.
To donate or find out more about the GUCM Clothes Closet Program or to offer support or become involved, please contact Archie Johnson, Food Pantry & Clothes Closet Coordinator at (816) 231-5745 or [email protected]