What is Encompass Ministries?

The mission of Encompass Ministries is to help individuals and families re-establish stability and self-reliance by offering a variety of programs including immediate food assistance, employment strategies, and life skills through hands-on support and ongoing training in order to have a community where everyone has the tools to achieve stability and no one goes to bed hungry.

Need Help?

Through our proven process we have helped many feed their families, break cycles of poverty, and find meaningful employment.

Help Others

We are a group of people who are passionate about giving hope to our community.  You can help by giving financially, donating food or volunteering your time. 

The Encompass Blog

Encompass Is…

People kept saying “It’ll get better,” “You’ll get through this,” “I’ve been there,” “Just hang in there,” “God has a plan,” blah blah blah. What I didn’t know at the time when I was at my lowest low was that they were actually telling me the truth. When I heard their...

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“Encompass IS…”

Meet Kathryn and Andrew, a Senior Couple We first met Kathryn and Andrew last spring, at the beginning of COVID. They appeared one very chilly morning in the Encompass parking lot, masks on, in a line needing groceries, tearful and afraid, Because of COVID, all food...

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Update on Refrigerated Box Truck Campaign!

With only 1 week left of this campaign, we are so close! Please help us finish strong and get that truck! A financial gift of any amount is as simple as texting "GIVE" to 770-343-3488. You can also donate online at...

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Join Us!

Bethesda/Encompass Event!
FREE FOOD / FREE HEALTHCARE

4/19/24 10:00am-2:00pm
(While Supplies Last)

For More Information

Our 2023 Annual Impact…

Approx. 1 Million

Dollars Worth of Food Given

1.2 Million

Approx. Meals Provided

28,966

People Fed

341

Organization Pick Ups

8,656

Children Fed

5,748

Pounds of Pet Food Distributed

Top Current Pantry Needs

This Week's Top 15 Pantry Needs:
  • Liquid, Shelf-Stable Milk
  • Beef Stew
  • Peanut-Free Granola Bars
  • Baked Beans
  • Packets of Pasta Sides
  • Canned Greens
  • Large Cans of Tomatoes
  • Canned Fruit Cocktail
  • Canned Pears
  • Ground Coffee
  • Sugar
  • Salad Dressing
  • Mayonnaise
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Laundry Detergent

 

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