Good Samaritan Center of Loudon County
Mission: A private non-profit assistance ministry serving the emergency needs of people in Loudon County. “We are the hands that distribute what the hearts of the Loudon County community provides.”
Most of us already know someone or a family experiencing poverty at some level. Poverty has many faces: loss of job, repossessed auto, house foreclosure, inability to pay utility bills, or buy prescription drugs.
Neighbor Aid Program:
Heads of household are having to make hard choices such as, Do I buy food for my family or pay the utility bill? Good Samaritan sees this dilemma daily as people struggle to survive. Please help us to help others. The numbers of poor are rising in our county every day.
Through the generosity of the Loudon Utilities Board and the Lenoir City Utilities Board there is a program (Neighbor Aid) designed to help those who are about to lose their electric service. This program allows all of us to help. You can donate each month when you pay your electric bill.
EACH DOLLAR THAT YOU DONATE IS MATCHED BY THE UTILITY COMPANY.
Food Pantry:
We need these items for our pantry:
Canned Meat Toothbrushes
Cooking Oil Toothpaste
Canned Soup Deodorant
Canned Tuna Bar Soap
Canned Chili Feminine products
Cheese Slices Diapers
Instant Potatoes Shampoo
Boxed Mac & Cheese Conditioner
Coffee Laundry detergent
Tea Bags Dish Soap
Canned Fruits -in Own Juices or Light Syrup (pineapples, peaches, pears)
Canned Low Sodium/No Salt Vegetables (mixed, grean beans, corn)
Canned Soups (beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, turkey rice)
Multigrain Cereal (Cheerios, Cornflakes, Grapenuts, Raisin Bran)
Grains -1lb bags only (pasta, whole wheat pasta, rice, mac and cheese)
100% Fruit Juices (all sizes, including juice boxes)
Condiments (tomato sauses, light soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, light salad dressings)
Donations are appreciated and may be dropped off at either GoodSam location:
Lenoir City
119 A Street
Lenoir City, TN 37771
Phone: (865) 986-1777
Fax: (865) 988-5625
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Thurs. 3:30 pm. – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Loudon
505 Mulberry Street
Loudon, TN 37774
Phone: (865) 458-5541
Monday & Wednesday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
GOOD SAM’S WISH LIST
The Good Samaritan Center is always seeking donations to help defray costs for needed items for the center. If you would like to help by donating an item or the cost of an item, please contact Karen Bowdle, Executive Director at 865-986-1777.
1) Side by Side 10 cubic ft REFRIGERATOR with ice maker–new or in good condition.
2013 Assistance Provided
Here’s a snapshot of how YOU helped GoodSam help our neighbors in 2013:
Helped 5,330 Loudon County families (with 14,972 people in those households)
Distributed 297,944 pounds of food
Provided 800 Thanksgiving baskets
Helped 862 families keep “lights on” by assisting
with utility bills
Issued 631 clothing vouchers
Assisted 276 people with medical and dental needs
Filled and distributed book bags to 900 Lenoir City and Loudon County school children
Provided financial sponsorship of Lenoir City and Loudon County schools’ weekend snack program for
about 300 students
Helped 22 families avoid homelessness by helping with rent
Helped Loudon County fire victims
Mission: A private non-profit assistance ministry serving the emergency needs of people in Loudon County. “We are the hands that distribute what the hearts of the Loudon County community provides.”
Most of us already know someone or a family experiencing poverty at some level. Poverty has many faces: loss of job, repossessed auto, house foreclosure, inability to pay utility bills, or buy prescription drugs.
Neighbor Aid Program:
Heads of household are having to make hard choices such as, Do I buy food for my family or pay the utility bill? Good Samaritan sees this dilemma daily as people struggle to survive. Please help us to help others. The numbers of poor are rising in our county every day.
Through the generosity of the Loudon Utilities Board and the Lenoir City Utilities Board there is a program (Neighbor Aid) designed to help those who are about to lose their electric service. This program allows all of us to help. You can donate each month when you pay your electric bill.
EACH DOLLAR THAT YOU DONATE IS MATCHED BY THE UTILITY COMPANY.
Food Pantry:
We need these items for our pantry:
Canned Meat Toothbrushes
Cooking Oil Toothpaste
Canned Soup Deodorant
Canned Tuna Bar Soap
Canned Chili Feminine products
Cheese Slices Diapers
Instant Potatoes Shampoo
Boxed Mac & Cheese Conditioner
Coffee Laundry detergent
Tea Bags Dish Soap
Canned Fruits -in Own Juices or Light Syrup (pineapples, peaches, pears)
Canned Low Sodium/No Salt Vegetables (mixed, grean beans, corn)
Canned Soups (beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, turkey rice)
Multigrain Cereal (Cheerios, Cornflakes, Grapenuts, Raisin Bran)
Grains -1lb bags only (pasta, whole wheat pasta, rice, mac and cheese)
100% Fruit Juices (all sizes, including juice boxes)
Condiments (tomato sauses, light soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, light salad dressings)
Donations are appreciated and may be dropped off at either GoodSam location:
Lenoir City
119 A Street
Lenoir City, TN 37771
Phone: (865) 986-1777
Fax: (865) 988-5625
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Thurs. 3:30 pm. – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Loudon
505 Mulberry Street
Loudon, TN 37774
Phone: (865) 458-5541
Monday & Wednesday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
GOOD SAM’S WISH LIST
The Good Samaritan Center is always seeking donations to help defray costs for needed items for the center. If you would like to help by donating an item or the cost of an item, please contact Karen Bowdle, Executive Director at 865-986-1777.
1) Side by Side 10 cubic ft REFRIGERATOR with ice maker–new or in good condition.
2013 Assistance Provided
Here’s a snapshot of how YOU helped GoodSam help our neighbors in 2013:
Helped 5,330 Loudon County families (with 14,972 people in those households)
Distributed 297,944 pounds of food
Provided 800 Thanksgiving baskets
Helped 862 families keep “lights on” by assisting
with utility bills
Issued 631 clothing vouchers
Assisted 276 people with medical and dental needs
Filled and distributed book bags to 900 Lenoir City and Loudon County school children
Provided financial sponsorship of Lenoir City and Loudon County schools’ weekend snack program for
about 300 students
Helped 22 families avoid homelessness by helping with rent
Helped Loudon County fire victims
What We Do: In 2013, we donated money for ~50 Thanksgiving baskets.
Since July 2012, Good Samaritan Center has helped Faith Fellowship by advertising our Second Harvest Mobile Pantry Food Giveaways. They interact with clients who need food assistance, and refer them to our Food Giveaway.
