"Giving Thanks": Provides Thanksgiving meals for families in need that ensures 150 families receive a traditional Thanksgiving meal through community donations. Sumter United Ministries collects turkeys, stuffing, pies, and more to bring joy and nourishment to those in need. You can support by donating food, contributing financially, or volunteering to sort and distribute meals.
How to volunteer
Our volunteers participate in a one-hour orientation class designed to introduce you to our history, mission, and various volunteer opportunities. This session will help you select the areas where you would like to contribute. We schedule one orientation class each week, rotating between different days. To find the best fit for your availability, please call us to inquire about the upcoming schedule or with any unique questions about volunteering with the Medical Ministry or Shelter Ministry.
Crisis Relief Ministry – 803-775-0757 ext100
- Conduct client interviews
- Sort clothing donations and distribute to clients
- Sort food donations and distribute to clients
- Help coordinate special projects
- Organize the warehouse
- Pick up food donations
- Data entry
You can also donate:
- Food – especially canned meat, cereal, powdered milk, soup, canned meals.
- Clothing – New undergarments in package (underwear, sports bras, socks, etc.) and used clothing/shoes
- Copy paper, office supplies, toilet tissue, paper towels
- Hygiene products
Shelter Ministry – 803-775-0024
- Create a login here https://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/639080/ and sign yourself up on the meal calendar to provide a meal.
- Call if you are interested in more information about other opportunities.
You can also donate:
- Towels
- Water
- Laundry detergent
- Hygiene kits
- Rain ponchos
- Gift cards for pizza places that deliver
Construction Ministry 803-775-0757 ext104
We provide everything you need to do the job - materials, tools, nail guns, tarps safety equipment and the community also provides breakfast and lunch during Summer Restore.
- Call to build a wheelchair ramp for someone in need in our community. We may be able to provide someone with expertise to guide your group.
- Join in with other like minded people (churches, businesses and clubs) who want to serve their neighbor by replacing their roof, building a wheelchair ramp, replacing stair railings or being a cleanup crew during our week of Summer Restore. You can also set your own date, and we will connect you with someone who needs help.
You can also donate:
- Meals, popsicles, ice, coolers, for Summer Restore
- Roofing nail guns
- Ramp materials – call for specifics.
- Staple hammers / staples ¼ inch heavy duty
- Razor knives and blades (especially hook blades)
Medical Ministry 803-775 0757 ext106
- Volunteer medical providers – doctors, nurses, pharmacists.
- Non-medical receptionists, data entry into electronic charting.
You can also donate:
- Over the counter medicine
- Alcohol pads
School Supplies Drive
"Gear Up for Learning": Supporting Sumter County Students is a community-driven initiative by Sumter United Ministries to equip students with essential school supplies before the school year begins. Donations from the community help provide backpacks, notebooks, and other necessities, which are distributed directly to Sumter County schools. You can support by donating supplies, spreading the word, or volunteering to sort and distribute items.
Thanksgiving Dinner Program
Christmas Gift Program
"Christmas Blessing": Sharing the Joy of Christmas is a Sumter United Ministries initiative ensuring families in need experience the magic of the season. With support from churches, businesses, and individuals, families are "adopted" and provided with gifts. You can help by adopting a family, donating gifts or funds, or volunteering to organize and distribute presents.
Here you can find how to