- St. Anne Catholic Church

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- Who We Are
  
  Our primary mission is to provide food and clothing to those in great need or in emergency situations. Limited financial assistance for utilities, rent and prescription costs may also be provided, dependent upon the availability of funds. Our secondary mission is to provide the following items when donated: items for the care of infants, linens and blankets, fans, items for elderly care, toiletries, small household items and school supplies.
  
  We serve families residing in Muscogee County, including single parents, the elderly, displaced families, recovering drug or alcohol addicts, victims of crime/abuse, the medically ill and the mentally or physically disabled.
- Client Information
  
  WHAT DO YOU NEED HELP WITH? COVID has had some impact on how we are meeting needs.
  
  GROCERIES – a week of groceries for any family in crisis in MUSCOGEE COUNTY ONLY. Please call 706-568-1592 to complete a phone intake. St. Anne Outreach will offer an evening grocery distribution opportunity on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. To participate, you must be a resident of Muscogee County.
  Click here to register online.
  
  CLOTHING - our clothing closet is not currently open, but please call us if you have specific needs such as school clothing, outerwear, etc.
  
  WORK CLOTHING - Complete this online form if you are in need of clothes for work. The Success Return to Work Program provides work clothing and footwear for individuals starting employment in Columbus or Phenix City region.
  
  UTILITY ASSISTANCE – Limited financial assistance for electric, water or gas bills when funding is available for Muscogee County residents. Call 2-1-1 to find a complete list of agencies providing financial assistance.
  
  RENTAL ASSISTANCE – To enroll, please call 706-568-1592 beginning at 11 a.m. on the THIRD Tuesday of the Month. Financial assistance, advocacy and budgeting guidance provided with priority given to families with eviction notices. Open to residents of Columbus/Phenix City.
  
  MEDICAL ASSISTANCE – Depends, Ensure nutritional supplement, limited prescription assistance. Please call or email for more information.
- About Us
  
  St. Anne Community Outreach is a member organization of Catholic Charities of South Georgia. It is a 501C-3, designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. St. Anne Community Outreach is the recipient of Muscogee County Emergency Food and Shelter funds and is a United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley partner. St. Anne Community Outreach participates in the United States Department of Agriculture and Georgia Nutritional Assistance programs.
  
  In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, St. Anne Community Outreach is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
- Annual Reports
  
  FY 2021 Annual Report
  
  FY 2020 Annual Report
  
  FY 2019 Annual Report
  
  FY 2018 Annual Report
  
  2017 Annual Report
- How Can I Help?
  
  Volunteering is open to anyone that wants to assist others in need in a dignified, nonjudgmental, loving manner. You can help pack groceries, sort clothing, or directly assist families in need. Training is provided. You are welcome to email us at [email protected] or come by any morning, Monday – Thursday for a tour of our facility and learn more about how to become part of our mission.
  
  There are also several day and evening volunteer positions for drivers to either pick up or deliver food and donations from area businesses or agencies. Please contact us directly for more information.
  
  Youth Volunteering
  Any youth age 12 and older may volunteer at the Outreach Center. Youth must agree to the Youth Volunteer Guidelines and have permission of an adult guardian. Please download the Youth Volunteer Form.
  
  Financial Donations
  Financial donations may be made directly to St. Anne Community Outreach, 1820 Box Road, Columbus, GA 31907 or through this one-time payment portal.
  
  Donations In Kind
  The way clothing and household goods are being distributed by Outreach has changed due to Covid restrictions as well as having limited volunteers available to sort donations and support the clothing room. Each month or two, an item is chosen and offered to families requesting food assistance. For example, coats were offered in January and February and shoes are being given away in March and April.
  
  We just can’t manage large amounts of clothing donations like we could in the past. To make sure families don’t go without, we have partnered with Valley Rescue Mission who will provide for free any clothing needs we can’t fulfill.
  
  Below is a list of the items we plan to give out over the next couple of months. We will be sure to add items to the list as they are needed.
  
  Items Needed:
  
  Plastic or paper bags, all sizes
  
  Adult Clothing, male or female, gently used and limited to the following:
  
  Bottoms: Blue jeans, khaki pants, sweatpants
  
  Socks
  
  Tennis Shoes
  
  Women or teen bras
  
  Coats
  
  Scrubs (tops and bottoms)
  
  Children’s Clothing
  
  Household items such as dishes, silverware, glasses, small appliances
  
  Bedding, sheets and towels
  
  School and Office Supplies
  
  New, unopened toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant)
  
  Items NOT Needed at This Time:
  
  Egg Cartons
  
  Adult Clothing: tops, dresses, evening wear, suits, dress shoes, sandals, accessories such as purses or hats, blazers, skirts
  
  Decorative items such as curtains, pictures, lamps or larger household items
  
  Furniture
  
  Core Hours of Operation
  Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - Noon
  
  Contact
  706-568-1592
  [email protected]
  
  Location
  1820 Box Road, Columbus, GA 31907
  St. Anne Community Outreach is located directly behind St. Anne Catholic Church. From I-185, take exit 6 and head east on Macon Road. Then, turn right on Box Road.
  
  All Services are by Appointment Only
  Our appointment line, 706-568-1592, is open 9 – 11 am Monday – Thursday.