2011 SUMMARY OF SERVICE TO THE NEEDY

     (brackets [ ] indicate total since opening in 1986)

INTERVIEWS – 3887 interviews were conducted to determine needs.

FOOD PANTRY – 6,075 individuals received food for one week (3 meals a day) about 127,575 meals   (approx. cost - $0.34 per meal) [Total since opening Aug. 1986-117,471 individuals = 2,466,891 meals]

SENIOR FOOD PROGRAM - An average of 442 needy elderly received a week’s supply of food each month (average cost-$7.14/week) (An average of 75 seniors were served from Jackson satellite center) a total of 5,304 individuals served this year.

CLOTHING – 3,272 individuals received several outfits of clothing each. (Donated clothing is sorted and only clean, good condition, and in-style clothing is given to our clients.)

[Total – 70,269 individuals]

UTILITIES – 1047, families were provided funds to prevent shut off of gas, electricity, or water service.  [Total – 13,523 families]

MEDICATIONS - 238 individuals received prescription medication assistance.

FURNITURE - 23 homes received furnishings. [Total – 3,501]  Many of these were burn-outs, church and agency referrals.  ACTS supplied as much furniture as was available.

HOUSEWARES -164 families received housewares (sheets, blankets, drapes, kitchen equipment, china, flatware, etc.)      [Total-6,174 families]

OTHER SERVICES – 860 individuals or families were provided a variety of services: eyeglasses (62); bus ticket (9); emergency food (109), diapers (151) or transient food (17), heaters (242), or fans (240); medical equipment (wheelchair, walker, etc.)(30).    

For special requests, such as orthopedic shoes or braces, or needs that fall outside our policy guidelines, individual churches have given extra funds which may be used to fill those needs.

PRIOR INITIATIVES: ACTS established the Community Medical Clinic-Aiken County - (formerly ACTS of Caring Clinic) and worked with Salvation Army to establish the Homeless shelter.  ACTS also worked with Our Lady of the Valley and the Lower Savannah Council of Governments to establish the Medication Assistance Program.             

ACTS NEVER GIVES MONEY TO CLIENTS  – Accounts are paid directly to utility companies, drug store’s etc.

R1, January 18, 2012 



 ACTS is  an equal opportunity provider and employer. In accordance with Federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY).

We're open for Client services Monday - Friday 11:00 - 3:00.

To schedule an appointment please call 803-642-5919.

We open each day with prayer asking God to guide us and thanking Him for allowing us to serve in his name to our neighbors in need.

We provide assistance with food, clothes, utilities, medication, and house wares & furniture for referrals from the Cumbee Shelter and victims of fire.

We offer a Senior Food Program (distribution in Aiken and Jackson) for qualifying Seniors the 3rd Saturday of every month from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

 
One of our volunteers helping a senior out with her groceries.

 We partner with other community agencies when appropriate to try to meet the needs of those seeking assistance.

 
Receptionist at work

 Food order ready to go!