 Hope Network
The mission of the Hope Network is, under the leadership of Christ, to reach out in love to those in the community who need hope by providing food, shelter, clothing and medical assistance through a network of local resources.
The Hope Network seeks to follow the command in Proverbs 31:8-9 to, "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves... yes speak up for the poor and helpless." (NLT)
The ministries of the Hope Network include (or will include):
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Shelter Assistance
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Emergency Assistance
How You Can Get Involved
Many of the ministries of the Hope Network are still forming. However, there are several opportunities for you to start getting involved in ministering to the poor:
- Volunteer for the Vision of Hope Food Pantry (see below).
- Come to the Hope Network prayer meeting every other Thursday at noon in C143.
Vision of Hope Food Pantry
Due to the increased popularity of the Vision of Hope food pantry, we are currently only able to service 15 families per session. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and as always, we will continue to strive to meet the needs of as many people as possible.
The Vision of Hope Food Pantry is open to anyone in need living in the Raytown Consolated School District, church members, regular attendees and referrals, and is located in C023 on the lower level of the ROC. Pantry times are as follows:
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Receiving Assistance
In order to receive food from the pantry, you must be in need of food and be able to provide the following information:
- Full names and ages of adults and children in household
- Address
- Phone number
- Photo ID
- You must be an FBR member, regular attendee, referred by an FBR member or live in the Raytown Consolated School District
- Social Security number
If you need assistance after pantry hours, please call the church office at 816-353-1994. If you need additional social service resources, please call the United Way Resource and Referral line at 816-474-5112 or the Mid-America Assistance Coalition at 816-561-3339.
Donations
The food pantry is a great source for individual, Bible study or group service projects! Donations can be dropped off in C023 during pantry hours, or can be dropped off in bins located at the information desks in the main lobby, east lobby, west lobby, and at the security desk in the ROC lobby. The pantry is able to receive both non-perishable and frozen or refrigerated foods. In addition, the following items are currently requested:
- Canned meat (tuna, ham, chicken, Vienna sausages)
- Canned fruit and juices
- Canned stew and chili
- Chunky soup with vegetables and meat
- Spaghetti sauce with meat and cheese
- Boxed meals (such as Hamburger Helper)
- Pasta
- Rice
- Macaroni and cheese
- Cereal
- Breakfast bars
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Paper goods
- Mayonnaise
- Hygiene and cleaning supplies
Please do not donate items that have passed their expiration date.
In addition, donations of Bibles and tracts are also welcomed and will be used to spread the gospel to those who visit the pantry.
If you would like to make a monetary donation to the pantry, please make your check payable to First Baptist Raytown, and write “food pantry” in the memo line. For more information, call 816-353-1994.
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Clothing
The clothing division of Hope Network needs new or gently used and clean:
- Coats (Men, women and children)
- Sweatshirts (all sizes)
- Sweaters (all sizes)
- Gloves
- Socks
- Warm Blankets
- Sheets
- Towels
- Wash Cloths
Please deliver any donations to the clothing pantry in the ROC, room C024.
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Medical Clinic
Hope Network Cinic Hours
Tuesday 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00-noon
Located at 6303 Evanston, Raytown, MO 64133
Call for an appointment at 816-356-HEAL (4325)
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