Religious Community Services    New Bern, NC

© Copyright 2008-2009 Religious Community Services of New Bern Inc.

919 George Street, PO Box 704, New Bern, NC  28562

Phone:  252-633-2767 Fax: 252-633-1887 Email: rcsnwbn@embarqmail.com Web: www.rcsnewbern.com

Serving People...Changing Lives

OUR PROGRAMS

• Perishable and Prepared Food Recovery
  

• Soup Kitchen
  

Health Screening

• Food Pantry
  

• Shelter for the Homeless
  

• Clothing Closet
  

• Financial Assistance
  

Rent & Utility

Prescription Medication

• Transportation Assistance
  

• The Emergency Food Assistance
  

    Program

• Warehouse Distribution
  

• Disaster Relief and Recovery
  

Perishable and Prepared Food Recovery

Seven days a week, RCS gathers good food from area grocery stores, restaurants and produce growers that would otherwise be destroyed.  This food is used in our Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen and Shelter, and shared with three senior/disabled adults housing sites and afterschool programs for at-risk youth.

Soup Kitchen

The Soup Kitchen is operated through volunteers who prepare, cook and serve a hot nutritious meal from 10:30 to 11:45 Monday – Friday and 3:30 – 4:45 Saturday and Sunday.  In addition, RCS provides our clients with basic health screenings through the services of East Carolina University School of Nursing.

Food Pantry

Food orders are prepared by volunteers for clients to take home.  Each order is based on the family size and should provide three meals a day for one week.

Emergency Shelter for the Homeless

RCS operates a 20-bed shelter for homeless individuals and families.  Our Shelter Director works closely with each guest in guiding them to self-sufficiency.  We work with many local programs and agencies in acheiving success for our guests.

Clothing Closet

A large selection of seasonal used clothing is available for people of all ages and sizes, as well as school uniforms and career-wear. 

Financial Assistance

Assistance is given to families who are past-due with their rent and/or utilities.  Vouchers are also available for prescription medications.  

Transportation Assistance

Vouchers are provided for local transportation needs through CARTS, or gas vouchers for out-of-town doctor's appointments or work-related travel.  Bus tickets may be purchased for critical long distance travel needs. 

The Emergency Food Assistance Program

TEFAP provides USDA food commodities once each quater for families of Craven County who receive food stamps.  Marines from Cherry Point always volunteer with this project to provide the heavy lifting.

Warehouse Distribution

Gently used furniture and other household items are stored in our warehouse and given to families in need.

Disaster Relief and Recovery

Familes effected by disasters (hurricanes, flood, fire, etc.) can recieve assistance in their recovery.  In the event of a large-scale disaster, this program will serve as a coordinated response of the faith community. 

In 2009, RCS provided:

•Over 4,000 households with groceries from our Food Pantry. 

•Prepared and served 60,000 meals in the Soup Kitchen.

•Provided emergency shelter for 200 men, women and children.

•Provided financial assistance for 774 households for rent and utilities.

•Processed over 550 pharmacy prescriptions and fuel vouchers.

•Gathered over 425,000 pounds of food from area businesses and restaurants.