Description & Mission
The mission of Christian Services, Inc. is to break chains, bring hope and change lives through the practical demonstration of God's love. It opened in 1986 in a large house on McSwain Street, serving a hot meal at lunch each day to anyone who came in hungry. Today, 600-800 meals are prepared each day. In addition to its feeding programs, Christian Services provides emergency assistance, a residential recovery program, a thrift store and self-improvement classes to equip and empower positive changes in life.
Contact Information
301 E 2nd Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
information.christianservices@gmail.com
601-582-5683
Financial Stability Partner Agency, Financial Literacy Program Provider
United Way of Southeast Mississippi funds support Christian Services' THRIVE program. The THRIVE program includes a monthly "Money Workout" course consisting of four two-hour sessions. Not only is this self-empowering class offered through THRIVE, but this program also includes quarterly pro bono legal clinics to support individuals navigating non-criminal offenses. Funds are utilized to support the operations of the THRIVE program through salary support and the purchasing of classroom materials, legal documents for pro-bono legal clinics, and promotional materials for the program.
Support Services Partner Agency, Providing Nutritious Food to the Chronically Hungry
Christian Services, Inc. receives United Way of Southeast Mississippi funds to support the Meals on Wheels program serving Forrest and Lamar counties. Hunger is a community problem that crosses families of all ages, races and socioeconomic status. Through hot nutritious meals served to the elderly and shut in, Christian Services remains a constant source of a basic need. Funds are specifically used for the to-go plates and utensils, insulated bags for food transport, and cleaning supplies.
Meet Mrs. B.
Mrs. B lives by herself. She is 85 years old and can manage some house duties, but is not allowed or recommended to cook for herself. One day, her Meals on Wheels volunteer was running a little behind schedule, and met Mrs. B at the door to find her in tears. After consoling her, the volunteer apologized for the change in schedule, but Mrs. B explained that it was not that he was late. She tells him, "This meal, many times is the only meal I have and I was afraid I would have to wait to eat until tomorrow."
The volunteer sat down with Mrs. B to continue comforting her as she ate. Once she finished, in better spirits, she tells him, "Oh, and look I cleaned my house. You must come and see," with pride.
Donations from neighbors like you provide more than a meal to people like Mrs. B. It includes a connection to another human and a relationship like no other.