Harvest collaborates and cultivates relationships with community organizations providing support and sharing God’s love with our neighbors.
Food Ministries
Food insecurity has increased significantly during these difficult and uncertain times. The people of Harvest donate non-perishable food items for pantries and with their financial support. This support goes to students and families at Abel Elementary and Samoset Elementary Schools as well as helping provide food to clients of our community-church partners.
Bridge a Life
Bridge a Life provides services and training opportunities to help adoptive and foster parents Harvest supports Bridge a Life's events that take place throughout the year.
Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast
Harvest champions Samaritan Counseling with financial gifts for its fundraisers. Harvest is pleased to offer a Samaritan Counselor with space to conduct counseling sessions. It is our honor to pray for counselors and those seeking the counseling services of Samaritan Counseling on a regular basis.
Turning Points
Men’s and women’s groups from Harvest have supported Turning Points, a non-profit assisting those who are homeless or at risk at becoming homeless in Manatee County. Both groups have provided generous donations for a new roof or provided backpacks for homeless vets.
Disaster Response
When disaster occurs locally or globally, Harvest supports the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, with its gifts and service. Learn more about the UMCOR’s projects at https://umcmission.org/umcor/.
Additionally, Harvest continues to #ChooseLove by exploring new paths to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ in our community and supporting others while sharing the love of God.