St. Francis Episcopal Church

St. Francis provides food for a local middle school's backpack program,

Backpack food programs provide nutritious, non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food to children to ensure they get enough food on weekends and holidays to avoid hunger when they can’t depend on school meals.

St. Francis host Welcome Table at the local Methodist Church the last Monday of every month.

Jesus told us to feed the hungry. In response, the churches of Rutherfordton, including First United Methodist Church, have launched Welcome Table, a free community meal every Monday evening from 5:00-6:30 in the First UMC Fellowship Center. Those who come to Welcome Table receive a delicious hot meal served on real china with extra helpings of hospitality, compassion, and a listening ear.

Each year on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, we serve over 1000 meals to the community. Neighbors may enjoy the meal in the Parish House or take it home. All are welcome!

Yokefellow Service Center was organized in 1967 as an ecumenical Christian venture. Yokefellow’s purpose and mission is to aid, assist and counsel citizens in need within Rutherford County. In times of crisis, Yokefellow assists with food, clothing, fuel, utilities, medicine and rental assistance. 

People who have a reliable vehicle and can take time out of their day to drive a member of the parish who needs transportation to a doctor or clinic appointment. This ministry also provides transportation to elderly people who otherwise would not have transportation to do such basic things as grocery shopping.

A Prayer Shawl is a soft, warm, shawl knitted or crocheted which is given to persons who are celebrating a blessing or needing special support. It is blessed during worship service before it is take to the recipient.