Community

At St. Paul’s the goal of Community Ministry is to encourage each member to put their time and talents towards helping those outside our own walls. This strengthens not only the local and worldwide community but also deepens our own Christian growth. We support several projects and strive to facilitate each member’s own Community Ministry interests by offering to share willing hands and our building whenever possible. We call this “The Mission at Our Doorstep.”
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Thanks to the Hunger Heroes at St. Paul's!


To the Parishioners at St Paul’s,
WOW!! Once again … THANK YOU! Through thick and thin, St. Paul’s has always been there for NourishNC and our kids. I sincerely can’t thank you enough. Your dedication to NNC, Snipes, and fighting child hunger is amazing. Your donation will feed 22 students at Snipes for an entire year! Our community is a better place because y’all are in it.

We can’t wait to have y’all come pack with us again.
Thank You!

Steve McCrossan, Director
NourishNC

Help Hub

St. Paul’s has joined forces with other area churches to support the Help Hub at the Harrelson Center with volunteers and funds.

The Help Hub provides short-term or emergency assistance to individuals and families in need. Bringing together community churches in one location with the same mission eliminates the need for traveling from church to church for those seeking funds. The Harrelson Center is home to other ministries that can offer a “hand up.”

Contact Merrilie Crafts. Want to volunteer? Please fill out the volunteer interest form here.
If you have an urgent need for assistance, please contact the Help Hub directly by clicking on the link here: Help Hub or by calling (910) 769-5357.

Backpack Buddies

This mission and outreach project provides food assistance to chronically hungry children in the Wilmington area. Working with schools and a nonprofit agency, Nourish NC, this program provides food for children when none is available to them. Nourish NC, oversees the packing and distribution of the food. Each weekend and holiday break, identified children are able to take home a backpack with nourishing food.

The St. Paul’s chapter of ECW (Episcopal Churchwomen), St. Agnes Guild supports this program by working with the children of Snipes Academy and provides the funds for 16 students to be enrolled in the Backpack Program. We welcome everyone to become part of this important ministry for our community’s children.
To Get Involved, Contact  Steve and Barbara Bucci

Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard

This program serves those who are hungry in the Wilmington area through distribution of emergency food. This service is provided by volunteers in partnership with the community, without regard to race or religion and with care to preserve the dignity of the individuals being served. Once a month, a needy individual or family may come to Mother Hubbard’s to receive a 3-5 day supply of groceries. People without stoves receive a smaller bag and are served once weekly. People requesting food are asked to show identification and self-declare their need.

Needs: All sizes of baby disposal diapers and feminine hygiene products. All types of canned vegetables, meats, and fruits. Monetary donations are also accepted. Drop off donations at St. Paul’s in The Red Wagon at the Narthex/Market Street door.

Contact Ron Miller  for questions and additional information.

Rise Against Hunger
St. Paul’s hosts a Rise Against Hunger packing event each year. Volunteers set up an assembly line process to package food for impoverished communities. The ministry provides a fun, educational, hands-on experience to make a huge impact on world hunger, but also in the lives of those who participate. To Get Involved, Contact: Steve Bucci

Snipes Academy Volunteers
St. Paul’s volunteers give an hour or so of their time each week to read with and tutor elementary students at Snipes Academy. To Get Involved, Contact: Steve Bucci