Ghent Area Ministries
My God will meet all of your needs according
to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
Ghent Area Ministry (GAM) is a faith-based outreach ministry dedicated to assisting those in need in the Norfolk community through financial assistance, resources, and services. Those with financial difficulties receive help with rent, utilities, prescriptions, food, local transportation, and obtaining state IDs. Additionally, clients receive assistance through The Coat Closet and the Food Pantry.
GAM works in conjunction with other social services agencies in Norfolk to provide needed resources and services to its clients. Daily needs addressed by GAM include bag lunches, hygiene kits, emergency food bags and temporary photo IDs.
Volunteers are always welcome to help with client intake, answering phones, sorting and organizing donations, and serving clients. During the holiday seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas they assist with the sorting and distribution of holiday meal baskets which include a frozen turkey.
In past years, First Presbyterian members have provided food items for needy families through Thanksgiving baskets and donations of gently-used new clothing items, as well as items collected via our annual coat drive. The Coat Closet offers clothing at no cost to men and women clients and the average number served monthly is 60.
GAM gives thanks for our supporting congregations, both the financial and prayerful support, for the work we are doing in Norfolk for His Kingdom. We continue to see daily evidences of His Word that tells us "... my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:19
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