Community Assistance changes lives. It’s changing the lives of hundreds of women, men, and children who are struggling to make ends meet. It’s changing the lives of our volunteers who have found a place to serve others. And it’s changing our community into one that seeks to work together to give a helping hand to our neighbors by providing fresh produce and other food items from the Capital Area Food Bank on the second Saturday of every month from 11 AM-1 PM and – most importantly – experience God’s love.
Building Partnerships
Community Assistance began as a ministry of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in 2007. Then it affiliated with GRACE Ministries, which made it part of a network of United Methodist-supported organizations. Now, it is supported by a diverse group of faith communities, individuals, local businesses, foundations and social service organizations. Generous financial contributions and hands-on help from our partners make it possible to serve a growing population of low-income residents from our community.
Why volunteer for Community Assistance? Here's what Mount Olivet members have to say:
"For me and my family, one of the reasons we joined Mount Olivet – other than the food and Pastor Jeff’s Dad jokes in The Way – was that Community Assistance on Saturdays feels like a tangible way to share God’s love."
- Mount Olivet Family
"We are serving families whose children may be in the same classrooms as your children at Glebe Elementary School, Dorothy Hamm Middle School, W-L, and other local schools. We are serving people who work or have retired in the area, but can’t quite make ends meet. We are serving people who are brand-new to Arlington, as well as people who have been residents for many years. We serve all - and our guests have shared that CA is a dignified way to receive help."
- Mount Olivet Family
Community Assistance needs financial contributions to sustain its ministry. Financial contributions are tax deductible.
(703) 527-3934contactus@mtolivet-umc.org1500 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207Traditional Worship on Sundays at 9:15 AMThe Way on Sundays at 11:15 AM
