Meet Human Needs
In Matthew 25, Jesus taught that when we help those who are in need, it is as if we are helping Jesus himself. We know that needs come in many forms: physical, financial, spiritual, and emotional. While none of us can meet all the world’s needs, we are committed to helping meet the needs of our neighbors – locally and across the globe as God leads us. There are many ways that you can get involved and further the mission of our ministry partners listed below. Contact us if you would like help finding your best fit.
YPPC Food Pantry
Our food pantry serves clients in Hanahan and nearby areas of North Charleston. The pantry is supported through the generosity of the congregation but we welcome shelf stable food and monetary donations from the community. Please contact Carolyn Lackey, Food Pantry Coordinator, or the church office to help or to become a food pantry client.
Partnering with the City of Hanahan Police Department, we provide HPD with food bags for families in crisis in addition to special bags for homeless persons in our community.
Please see our Weekly Email Update for the items needed most each month.
Christmas Food Boxes
Each food pantry family receives a box of shelf stable ingredients needed for a special holiday meal along with some holiday treats. The family also receives a gift card to purchase meat and other perishables to complete their holiday dinner.
Angel Tree Ministry
Using financial contributions from the congregation, the Mission and Outreach committee prepares special gift bags for the children of our food pantry families. In the past the children have received pajamas, socks, underwear, books, fleece throws and a game for the whole family to enjoy.
Scouting for Food Drive
Each November Cub Scout Pack 409 holds a food drive in Hanahan to help stock the YPPC Food Pantry.
Souperbowl of Caring
On Super Bowl Sunday, Yeamans Park collects cans of soup and money which is matched by a Columbia, SC church to help our church tackle hunger in our community.
Hands of Christ
Each August, our church campus serves as a distribution site for Hands of Christ giving each child school clothing, socks and underwear, school supplies, books and Bibles to help get them ready for the new school year.
Journey Campus Ministries
Presbyterian Journey meets college students where they are and begins conversations around faith, purpose and the meaning of life at The Citadel and through EmpowHer at the College of Charleston. Yeamans Park supports these ministries financially and with quarterly meals.
Meals On Wheels of Charleston
Each Friday morning representatives of Yeamans Park PC deliver a hot nutritious meal, make a quick safety check and provide a much-needed human connection to our clients in North Charleston and Hanahan.
Mission on the Move in Honduras
Yeamans Park PC provides support for a child in the Mission on the Move After School program in Honduras. Each child in the after school program receives homework assistance, Christian education, dental care, and family support.
Thornwell
Since 1875, Thornwell in Clinton, SC, has been committed to finding solutions to heal, strengthen, and empower children and families through residential care and other programs. Yeamans Park PC supports the work of Thornwell financially with a special offering each November.
Presbyterian Communities of SC
Each Mother’s Day, our church takes a special offering to support residents who have outlived their resources and need assistance to remain living in the five Presbyterian Communities of SC.
Christmas Joy
When you give to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor God’s gift of Jesus Christ and you provide assistance to current and retired church workers in need and you support the development of future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges who are equipping communities of color.
Outreach to Veterans
Our congregation supports Patriot Villas, a North Charleston facility for veterans, through donations, monetary contributions, and assistance with their food pantry.
Water Mission
Join our Yeamans Park “Walk for Water Team” to support of the work of Water Mission as they build safe water, sanitation and hygiene solutions in developing nations and disaster areas.