Community Outreach
During 2020, we focused on warmth. Our outreach included providing prayer and meal support to the Lawrence County Health Department and providing supplies to help the homeless population of Springfield. We also added an OACAC People's Pantry on our property and began planning for a Free Little Library.
OACAC People's Pantry
The OACAC Pantry has been widely used since its installation in 2020. Ray and Marsha Crotts and Dan and Ginger Ellsworth have been instrumental in keeping the pantry stocked. We use the following list as suggestions for pantry donations, but we've seen lots of great things come in that are not on the list, so we encourage creative donations. You can drop off donations at church on Sundays or contact Marsha Crotts
Jello
Pudding mix
Muffin mix
Pasta
Pasta sauce
Rice/noodle mixes
Instant potato packets
Gravy mixes
Pancake mix
Pancake syrups
Laundry detergent
Toilet Paper
Feminine hygiene products
Crackers
Ramen noodles
Macaroni & cheese
Instant oatmeal
Instant rice
Fruit cups
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Dishwasher detergent
Dishwashing liquid
Toilet paper
Deodorant
Body Wash or Soap
Canned meat -- tuna, ham, Vienna sausages, Spam
Evaporated milk
Canned pastas
Soup mixes
Canned soup
Condiments
Small bags of flour
Small bags of sugar
Cereal (family or individual sizes)
Pop-Tarts
Toothbrushes/toothpaste