The Reidsville Outreach Center was organized over twenty years ago by individuals with the compassion and willingness to provide assistance to needy and disadvantaged individuals and families in Reidsville and Rockingham County. Over the years it has evolved as one of the largest food pantries in Reidsville.
Mission Statement
The Primary Mission of the Reidsville Outreach Center is to provide nutritious food to families and individuals in need of such in Rockingham County, North Carolina, in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and indiscriminate manner while allowing these persons to maintain their dignity and individuality.
Facts and Statistics
- During the year 2024, we distributed food items to over 3,500 families. This represents over 7,000 individuals. Amount and weight of food depends on family size.
- We deliver food items to a select few of our clients who are Home Bound.
- The Center partners with St. Thomas Episcopal Church to administer the “Back Pack” program at one of the elementary schools in Reidsville to feed children who are at risk of hunger on weekends and holidays. Food items are packaged for them to take home for the weekend. In 2024, the center distributed 1,696 Back Packs during the school year.
- We are a beneficiary of food items from organizations, individuals and churches in the area. More than 10,000 pounds of food items were collected in 2024 of that number the U. S. Postal Service in Reidsville donated over 3,000 pounds from its annual food drive. Food donations also come from area grocery stores such as Lowe’s Food and Food Lion.
- We average over $20,000 in financial support from area churches and individuals.
- We have received financial support from the Salem Presbytery, the Reidsville Area Foundation and the North Carolina Community Foundation through their grant programs.
- We are a member agency of the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW North Carolina, located in Winston-Salem, NC. from which we purchase food items at a greatly reduced price.