GADSDEN COUNTY, FL — At the Tabernacle of Praise Church, service doesn't stop after Sunday worship.
Twice a week — every Tuesday and Thursday volunteers transform the church grounds into a food distribution site, helping families facing food insecurity.
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From canned goods to fresh produce and pantry staples, the church provides essential items to community members from both Leon and Gadsden County.
"I've been homeless, and I've had a lot of accidents… so I need the help. They're doing a great deed, and I hope one day I'll be able to come out there and give the food out too," Phillip March said.
March is a Leon County neighbor who has benefited from the church's outreach efforts.
Organizers say the number of people they serve continues to grow each month. For many families, this outreach helps stretch limited budgets and eases financial pressure.
Volunteers say the effort is powered by donations, partnerships, and a shared commitment to uplifting the community.
"Having this ministry 2 to 3 times a week is a blessing for a lot of people. Even now, I'm getting the phone calls when are you doing the pantry when is the pantry getting done they know I'm here every time, pretty much," Brenda Williams said.
Williams is a food drive volunteer who has witnessed the program's impact firsthand.
Beyond the food, church leaders say the goal is to create a welcoming space where families feel valued and supported.
Each week, the church continues its mission — strengthening the community one household at a time.
The food drive will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, and every first Friday at the old Havana High School.
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