Feeding Hope. Empowering Lives. Promoting Resilience.
Through nutrition security, we sow the seeds of dignity and hope for a stronger tomorrow.
Martha’s Mission – 2024 By The Numbers
Individuals Served
Pounds of produce distributed
Volunteer hours
Food items donated
Kids Food Packs
What We Provide
We provide every household balanced nutritious foods including:
- Fresh and frozen meat and proteins
- Cereals, rice and grains, dried beans
- Canned vegetables
- Breads and baked goods
- Paper, cleaning and hygiene products
- Children ages 3 to 16 each receive a Kids Bag of easy to open food and drinks
Our Purpose
Martha’s Mission Cupboard believes in nourishing our community with compassion.
Our mission is to provide immediate, nutritious food assistance to individuals and families in crisis, fostering a sense of hope and community support while promoting dignity, resilience, and self-sufficiency.
Who We Serve
We serve over 300 families every month, referred by state or federal agencies and churches. We are dedicated to serving members of our community in need with respect and compassion:
- Elderly living below the government poverty level
- Heads of household unable to work due to injury or illness
- Families facing major medical and financial burdens
- Individuals who are mentally or physically handicapped
- Mothers with children suffering from domestic violence
- Workers furloughed or suddenly unemployed
- Expecting mothers working through Carteret Mothers Care Project
How To Receive Our Services
Every one of our clients is a neighbor, a friend, or a member of our community.
We receive referrals from churches, social services and county public health offices. If you find yourself in need of food, visit one of our partnering agencies to complete a referral form.
❤️ Visiting for the first time might feel scary, but our friendly volunteers are there to help you through your entire visit! ❤️
About Us
- Mary Schronce - Executive Director
- Ginger Wade - Mission Manager
- Joanna Broadhurst - Floor Manager
- Chris Taylor - Board President and Chair of Building Committee
- Barbara Baggett - Board Vice President and Bylaws Committee
- Bill Stompf - Board Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair
- Karen Kelly - Board Secretary and Bylaws Committee Chair
- Debbie Sparshott - Volunteer Coordinator
- Valerie Fryczynski - Fundraising Committee Chair
- Kay Field - Publicity and Marketing Committee Chair
- Sherry Kittrell - Board Member
- Charleigh Matice - Board Member
- Kathy Thayer - Board Member
Supporting Our Mission Supports YOUR Community
At Martha’s Mission Cupboard, ensuring our shelves are stocked with nutritious food is crucial to fulfilling our mission. Our primary expense is purchasing food, sourced locally or from the North Carolina Food Bank, area grocery stores and direct from farms.
Donations play a vital role in bridging gaps on our pantry shelves. Your contributions enable us to continue providing essential support
How else can you help? VOLUNTEER!