Outreach & Missions
Demonstrating God’s love locally in Valdese and globally around the world through hands-on ministry, food assistance, education, and partnerships.
Community Assistance Ministry (CAM)
Neighbors in need receive groceries twice a month from our Community Assistance Ministry as one way we demonstrate God's love for our local neighbors.
Food Pantry Distribution Details
- Schedule: 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
- Hours: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
- Parking & Access: Enter from St. Germain Ave SE, park in the ground-level circle drive below the playground
- Curbside Service: Volunteers assist directly at your car — no need to step out
Emergency Assistance: Please contact Burke United Christian Ministries for requests for Emergency Assistance. 828-433-8075
Needed Pantry Items
Please donate unopened, shelf-stable items. Place items in the yellow grocery cart in the church breezeway, narthex, or office lobby.
- • Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, Spam)
- • Dried Pasta, Rice, Beans
- • Spaghetti Sauce & Canned Pasta
- • Canned Fruits & Vegetables
- • Peanut Butter & Crackers
- • Mac & Cheese
- • Canned Soups & Stews
- • Cooking Oils
- • Cereal & Shelf-Stable Milk
Direct Shipping & Monetary Gifts
Order online and ship directly to: 109 Main St E, Valdese, NC 28690. Checks payable to: CAM c/o WPC.
Volunteer with CAMHomebound Ministry
Once a month, on Wednesday evenings during the school year, our volunteers deliver warm meals between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM to homebound individuals living within a 5-mile radius of the church. WPC also provides quarterly homebound communion.
Fresh Produce Program
The Fresh Produce Program provides fresh produce provided by J+J Farm every Tuesday in June and July. We supply the residents (30) on Rora Avenue in Valdese as well as Agape in Valdese. This year we are also supplying CAM for their delivery the first and third of June and July. The Fresh Produce program was first started when the WPC had its own vegetable garden on Praley Street.
Contact Office to Arrange DeliveryMore Local Missions
Blue Santa
- Blue Santa began in 1972 in Austin, Texas. Here in Valdese, the Blue Santa program began with a simple gesture of holiday spirit, and has grown to an opportunity for children in need to have a spcial chance to ride along with an officer on a joyful shopping trip to pick out gifts for themselves and their loved ones. These presents may include not only toys, but also essentials like warm clothes and winter necessities. The evening starts with a meal, and ends with hot chocolate. More than just a holiday event, Blue Santa is about bringing the community together - spreading kindness, lifting spirits, and making the season a little brighter for everyone.
- Diaconate Support: The Diaconate supports Blue Santa with several fundraisers during the year (Christmas in July - a Pancake Breakfast with Santa, Boos and Birdies Gold Tournament, and more!), as well as hosting the shoppers for hot chocolate at the end of their evening out.
Presbyterian Women Local and Global Missions
- Mission Collections: Each month, the Presbyterian Women sponsor a mission project and collect items. Items can be dropped off outside the church office, and all are invited to participate! For this month's project, check out our latest newsletter, weekly church bulletin, or visit our Facebook page.
Local & County Partners
Valdese Ministerial Agencies
- Food Pantry Ministry: Abernathy Memorial United Methodist Church, Rutherford College. 8:00-11:00 AM the Saturday after the first Wednesday of every month.
- Food Distribution Ministry: First Baptist Church, Drexel. Wednesdays from 2:00-5:00 PM.
- Hot Meals Ministry: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Drexel. Providing meals and clothes to the homeless.
- Hallyburton Backpack Program: First Baptist Church, Drexel.
- Twice Blessed Community Clothing Closet: First Baptist Church, Valdese. Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 PM.
- Hygiene Closet: First United Methodist Church, Valdese. First Monday of every month at 5:00 PM.
- Dry Bottoms Diaper Ministry: First United Methodist Church, Valdese. Second Tuesday of every month from 4:00-5:30 PM.
- Student School Supplies: Cornerstone Baptist Church, Valdese. Distributed in September.
- Carolina Caring: Serious health illness and grief support.
County Resources & Ministries
- Habitat for Humanity: Burke County Chapter builds houses for low-income families. Our church has contributed financially and with work teams building local houses.
- Amorem: Burke Hospice & Palliative Care
- Burke United Christian Ministries: Our church has been a long-time supporter of BUCM and has recently given to their building fund. The new facility will provide beds, showers, food, clothing, and other support.
- Good Samaritan Clinic: Healthcare Services for Burke Residents and migrant workers.
- Children's Homes: Our church has strong connections to three children's homes in the area and sends annual support: Black Mountain home for Children, Grandfather Home for Children, and Barium Springs Home for Children.
- Options: A Domestic Violence Shelter
- Flynn Home: Substance Abuse Treatment
International Ministries
Malawi, Africa
In partnership with our Presbytery, WPC supports the Mission Hospital of Nkhoma and the Ebenezer Institute of Learning. Mission teams assist with building maintenance, healthcare outreach for malaria prevention, prenatal care, and quality education for youth.
Pastor's Scholarships: Our church sends monetary support for tuition, bicycles, and study Bibles to Justo Mwale Theological institute in Malawi, where there is a severe shortage of pastors. One pastor often serves over ten congregations, and many have passed retirement age. Four years of seminary cost $4,000.
International Scholarships: Scholarships are funded for students at the Ebenezer Institute in Malawi.
Guatemala Sister Church
"Hand in Hand" — A partnership mission with Nueva Jerusalem through the PWNC Guatemala Committee. Together we support delegation visits, micro-loans, student scholarships, health/hygiene projects, and mutual prayer. Juntos en Cristo!
International Scholarships: Scholarships are funded for students in Guatemala. This project has been supported by WPC for over 20 years.
Men in the Mirror
Men in the Mirror is a domestic violence and family life Bible study written by Kevin Frederick, now published in Spanish and Chichewa (Malawi) with remarkable results. This program as also recently been made available to our local police department.
Girls' Hygiene Project: Malawi
Our church has active sewing groups producing hygiene kits, which are taken to Malawi annually and distributed to school girls, protecting them from assault and enabling them to attend school without excessive absences each month.
Mission Support
Missionary Support has been a longstanding tradition where our church has supported people from the Congo to Malawi and other countries. We will be establishing relationships with new missionaries because of restructuring at PCUSA nationally.