ACTS

  2009 SUMMARY OF SERVICE TO THE NEEDY

INTERVIEWS – 4,130 interviews were conducted to determine needs
             
FOOD PANTRY – 6,281 individuals received food for one week (3 meals a day) about 131,901 meals   (approx. cost - $0.25 per meal) [Total since opening Aug. 1986-104,606 individuals = 2,196,726 meals]

SENIOR FOOD PROGRAM - An average of 400 needy elderly received 2 bags of food each month (average cost-$4.25) (An average of 71 seniors were served from Jackson satellite center) a total of 4,800 individuals served this year.

CLOTHING - 3,458 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 – 63,232 individuals]

UTILITIES – 1,171 families were provided funds to prevent shut off of gas, electricity, and water service.  [Total – 11,166 families]

MEDICATIONS - 279 individuals received prescription medication assistance.

FURNITURE - 52 homes received furnishings. [Total – 3,451]  Many of these were burn-outs, church and agency referrals.  ACTS supplied as much furniture as was available.

HOUSEWARES - 187 families received house wares (sheets, blankets, drapes, kitchen equipment, china, flatware, etc.)      [Total-5,807 families]
OTHER SERVICES – 838 individuals or families were provided a variety of services: gasoline (24),  bus tickets (23), emergency food (102), diapers (162) or transient food bags (17), heaters (254), or fans (156).    
   
For special requests, such as orthopedic shoes or braces, or needs that fall outside our policy guidelines, individual churches have given extra funds to fill those needs.

PRIOR INITIATIVES: ACTS established the Aiken County Free Medical Clinic-(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.
January 12, 2010  Rev. 1

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

PRIOR INITIATIVES: ACTS established the Aiken County Free Medical Clinic (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.

January 15, 2009

 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).