Todd Miller, Director
SUMMER
HOURS
MONDAY
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
10:30am-1:00pm
“For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you made me welcome…”
LOCATION
C.A.M. is a Ministry of and is located at Trinity Presbyterian Church — 4365 State Road 776 — Venice, FL
PHONE NUMBER:
941-492-6384
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WHO ARE WE?
The mission of the Community Assistance Ministry (C.A.M.) is to meet the urgent needs of the residents of Venice and Nokomis, FL and the homeless, with dignity and respect. Many of those served find themselves in the situation of having to decide between paying rent or putting food on the table for their family. Through food donations from the community, church members, and various “food partners” from whom we purchase food at a discount, we do what we can to make their choice a little easier.
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WHAT DO WE DO?
C.A.M. provides a hot lunch each day, as well as food to take home (enough to prepare 3 meals a day for 9 days). As well as limited financial assistance when available.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
C.A.M. is manned by numerous dedicated and compassionate individuals who give freely of their time each week. With only one part time paid staff member it is essential to have committed volunteers. There are volunteer positions for everyone who wants to serve.
Among The Needs Are:
- Computer input
- Fill food orders
- Hostess table
- Bread, pastry, & coffee table
- Pick up bread & pastry donations
- Prepare & serve lunch
- Stock food shelves
- Receive food deliveries
- Sort and display clothing
- Assist with Veggie Sprout Truck
- Clean up
C.A.M. also believe that the spiritual and emotional needs of their guests must be met, as well as the physical. To help meet these needs they have Stephen Ministers on site to offer prayer, support, and counseling.
Sorting clothing for racks before clients arrive.
Stephen Minister providing assistance to volunteer
Veggie Sprout serving fresh fruits and veggies!
Pharmacy providing flu shots during flu season.