A Maysville church has mobilized its community to create a comprehensive food resource network as families face continued uncertainty with SNAP benefits.
Members of Bethel Baptist Church saw an urgent need and decided to act, bringing together neighbors to help fill gaps in food assistance programs.
The community response exceeded expectations. After just one meeting, organizers launched the Facebook page “Maysville-Mason County Food and Resources,” creating a centralized hub providing information on meals, groceries, housing support and health services. The page now has hundreds of followers with posts receiving thousands of views.
More than 20 local organizations and individuals partnered with Bethel Baptist Church for a food drive that distributed 172 boxes on Saturday, including deliveries to those unable to visit the church.
The church is now planning another food drive ahead of Thanksgiving with an ambitious goal of packing 1,000 boxes. Each box contains ingredients for a complete Thanksgiving dinner, though organizers currently need monetary donations specifically for Thanksgiving meat.
People interested in volunteering or helping can attend Thursday’s meeting at 6 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. Donations can be made via Venmo, PayPal or CashApp to @FEEDMASONCOUNTY41056
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