Thank you to all of our media partners who joined us for a delicious lunch and the Penny Campaign kickoff! Samaritan Ministries’ Annual Penny Campaign brings together the Winston-Salem community to help spread awareness and raise funds for our hungry and homeless neighbors. Join our honorary chair, WXII’s Lanie Pope, in helping us fulfill our…
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A SPARK OF HOPE: Thank You, Spark’ Dwell Youth Group for Making a Difference in the lives of our guests!
The Samaritan Soup Kitchen is thrilled to have welcomed two groups of young Samaritans from Spark’Dwell this summer! These compassionate and loving young people came with hearts full of love and a drive to make a difference in the lives of our guests. Many of their groups spent their summer participating in service and simulation…
Seeds Of Hope: Betty & Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden Supports Samaritan Ministries’ Mission of helping people in need of food
We would like to spotlight the amazing Betty and Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden for their love and dedication to providing fresh and local produce to those in need in Winston-Salem and our surrounding counties. In 1998, the founder, Jim Holmes, was inspired to plant a seed for change after driving by the Crossnore Communities…
Samaritan Ministries Names New 2023-2024 Board Members
We are thrilled to announce the newest members to Samaritan Ministries’ Board of Directors. In picture: Brenda A. Kearney, Sylvia Oberle, Brittany G. Neely, Rev. Jackie M. Hairston, Todd A. Williams, and Jerry Enos (not pictured). Each of these individuals brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to our organization. We are confident…
Tour de Llama 2023: A Video Message About Love, Hope, and Service
The cycling community came together in June to enjoy fellowship, beautiful countryside, and llama. We’re grateful to our presenting sponsor, Arbor Investment Advisors, for this beautiful video showcasing Tour de Llama 2023 that tells the story of loving and caring for one another. Collectively, we can all have an impact on the lives of our…
Samaritan Ministries’ Nineth Annual Tour de Llama Bike Ride Marks A New Finish Line!
We had a LL-AMAZING time at Tour de Llama 2023 With clear blue skies and cool winds, it was a perfect day to ride. 289 cyclists, supporters, volunteers, and Project Cornerstone men gathered in support of Samaritan Ministries’ mission of providing food, shelter, and hope through Christian love in Winston-Salem. We had 50 sponsors at…
Congratulations to Kathryn Harris and Margaret Mills for receiving the 2023 Myrtie Davis Award
This award was established in 2017 in honor of long-time volunteer Myrtie Davis because of her faithful service to Samaritan and her willingness to follow the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:35. Myrtie places a high priority of spending quality time with everyone and is an intentional listener. Above all, she wants everyone to know they…
Thank You, Samaritan Ministries Souper Bowl 2023 Supporters!
It has been an incredible season of caring and hospitality as many have come together to root for us alongside their favorite Super Bowl and March Madness teams throughout this year’s Samaritan Ministries Souper Bowl. We are inspired by all your fun and creative ways to help us raise funds and spread awareness about our…
Congratulations to Longtime Samaritan Ministries Volunteer, Carolyn Britt for being nominated for 2023 Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
The words dependable, willing, and committed are deserving yet insufficient to describe Carolyn Britt and what she means to Samaritan Ministries. Though she has volunteered at Samaritan for 12 years, the pandemic gave us a fresh perspective of her contributions to our ministry’s mission, “Providing food, shelter, and hope through Christian love.” During these years…
The Cooking Gene: Learn How One Man Fulfills His Culinary Dream by Making Meals of Hope
Behind every shared meal, there is a story to tell. Meals can contain more than nutrition; they can also hold cherished memories and experiences. For Robert G., Soup Kitchen Assistant at Samaritan Ministries, cooking for others has always been a generational way of fellowship in his family. As a child, Robert would assist his…