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Samaritan + You

Encourage others to bring their perfect volunteer match this month💗 The month of February is for remembering all of the special relationships in our lives. We want to recognize some of our “perfect matches” for the heart they put into serving! Learn more about it and enjoy updates from Samaritan Ministries – Click to View…

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2024 Year In Review

For 44 YEARS, Samaritan Ministries has welcomed guests and provided food, shelter, and hope through Christian love. In over 16,000 DAYS, we have never closed our doors to those in need. Read more about how we lived out our mission statement through our 3 programs in 2024. Click to View 2024 Year In Review


Souper Bowl – Soup for Souls

Samaritan Ministries plans to celebrate the NFL Super Bowl 2025 with a party for our guests on February 9. We are encouraging others to Volunteer, Donate, or Host a Food Drive to bless our guests with food & family fun. Rally a team of family, friends, church, work, or club members to join us in the fight against…

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Happy New Year!

We’re so thankful for all the love and joy you shared with Samaritan over the holiday season. Read about our recent events and enjoy pictures from our 2024 Season of Sharing in our January E-News.


Press Release: Cugino Forno

On October 7, 2024, we launched an ongoing pizza promotion in which Cugino’s allows their customers to get involved with giving back to the community! Visit Cugino Forno locations in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and Greensboro to buy a pizza for Samaritan. Cugino Forno will match your purchase and give to the shelter guests at our Samaritan…

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Press Release: Penny Campaign

The 2024 Penny Campaign benefiting Samaritan Ministries is underway. Penny Campaign 2024 press release – APPROVED


Arzaia Thomas wins Winston-Salem Volunteer Servant Leadership Award

Arzaia Thomas is a long-time volunteer and dedicated servant at Samaritan Ministries. On August 27, 2024, she was recognized by Fox8 on the “Good For Her!” news channel spotlight. She was awarded the “Myrtie Davis Lifetime Volunteer Servant Leadership Award.” A well-deserved title for a woman who has changed her life and given so much…

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Press Release: Can Film Festival

RiverRun will present the third annual Can Film Festival to benefit Samaritan Ministries on Saturday, December 7 at Marketplace Cinemas (2095 Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem). Bring 2 cans of food and watch a holiday film for free! “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will show at 12:30 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. and “National…

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Hunger & Homelessness Week

Samaritan Ministries will be recognizing “National Hunger & Homelessness Week” during November 18-22 on social media, as well as through community partnership events. We will be partnering with Mi Pueblo, Forsyth Health & Human Services, and Winston-Salem State University (The Delta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated). Please feel free to join us…

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November E-News is out!

Read about Steve Stover’s retirement after 34 years of service, enjoy Halloween pictures, and view Fall updates.