LifeStream Church of the Nazarene Receives $23,125 Grant to Enhance Food Assistance in Charles County
LifeStream Church of the Nazarene in Waldorf, Maryland, has been awarded a $23,125 grant from the Charles County Charitable Trust for fiscal year 2027. This funding will support the church's ongoing food assistance programs, which include scheduled food distributions and a 24/7 accessible community refrigerator. The church aims to address food insecurity by providing both regular pantry services and immediate access to food for families in need. The grant is specifically designated to facilitate the distribution of fresh produce, dairy products, and eggs to Charles County residents, items that are often more challenging and costly for food pantries to provide due to storage and transportation requirements. LifeStream collaborates with various partners, including the Maryland Food Bank, Southern Maryland Food Bank, Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, and Food Lion, to sustain its food programs. Residents can receive pantry updates via text alerts and can visit the pantry once a month with...