The Good Samaritan of Richland County

05/26/2026

If you have a food need, please come to the back door on York Street Wednesday or Friday from 9 am to 10:45 am. We suggest arriving early as we are seeing large numbers of people each day. Please be prepared to wait. You may receive food every 28 days. DID YOU KNOW that you can complete a proxy form IN ADVANCE that will allow another person to pick up food for you? Just ask for a form and we will gladly provide it! The form is required and must be signed. It must be done and signed BEFORE pick up.

JUNE VOLUNTEERS:
June 3rd & 5th: First Presbyterian and Grace Evangelical Churches
June 10th & 12th: First Assembly of God Church
June 17th & 19th: Elm Street Church
June 24th & 26th: Mt. Gilead Church

May His love and peace give you comfort.

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04/23/2026

If you have a food need, please come to the back door on York Street Wednesday or Friday from 9 am to 10:45 am. We suggest arriving early as we are seeing large numbers of people each day. Please be prepared to wait. You may receive food every 28 days. DID YOU KNOW that you can complete a proxy form IN ADVANCE that will allow another person to pick up food for you? Just ask for a form and we will gladly provide it! The form is required and must be signed. It must be done and signed BEFORE pick up.
MAY VOLUNTEERS:
April 29th & May 1st: Trinity Lutheran Church
May 6th & 8th: Olney Immanuel Church
May 13th & 15th: First Methodist Church
May 20th & 22nd: St. Joseph Church
May 27th & 29th: Freedom Baptist Church

May you feel His loving presence every day.

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02/23/2026

If you have a food need, please come to the back door on York Street Wednesday or Friday from 9 am to 10:45 am. We suggest arriving early as we are seeing large numbers of people each day. Please be prepared to wait. You may receive food every 28 days. DID YOU KNOW that you can complete a proxy form IN ADVANCE that will allow another person to pick up food for you? Just ask for a form and we will gladly provide it! The form is required and must be signed.
MARCH VOLUNTEERS:
March 4th & 6th: St. Joseph Catholic Church
March 11th & 13th: Freedom Baptist Church
March 18th & 20th: 1st Presbyterian/Grace Churches
March 25th & 27th: First Assembly of God Church

May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.

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02/12/2026

A huge thank you to students, families, staff and teachers at St. Joseph School! They celebrated Catholic Schools Week by collecting food and hygiene items for us. Today they hand delivered items, checked expiration dates, sorted goods and prepped bags. Such a blessed example of community!

01/26/2026

If you have a food need, please come to the back door on York Street Wednesday or Friday from 9 am to 10:45 am. We suggest arriving early as we are seeing large numbers of people each day. Please be prepared to wait. You may receive food every 28 days. DID YOU KNOW that you can complete a proxy form IN ADVANCE that will allow another person to pick up food for you? Just ask for a form and we will gladly provide it! The form is required and must be signed.
FEBRUARY VOLUNTEERS:
February 4th & 6th: Free Methodist Church
February 11th & 13th: Trinity Lutheran Church
February 18th & 20th: Olney Immanuel Church
February 25th & 27th: First Methodist Church

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01/07/2026

We're happy to return to normal hours this week: 9-10:45 Wednesday and Friday. There is a lot of dust blowing, and you still need to park in the east lanes of the parking lot, but we look forward to seeing you!

01/02/2026

If you have a food need, please come to the back door on York Street Wednesday or Friday from 9 am to 10:45 am. We suggest arriving early as we are seeing large numbers of people each day. Please be prepared to wait. You may receive food every 28 days. DID YOU KNOW that you can complete a proxy form IN ADVANCE that will allow another person to pick up food for you? Just ask for a form and we will gladly provide it! The form is required and must be signed.

JANUARY VOLUNTEERS:
January 7th & 9th: First Assembly of God Church
January 14th & 16th: Elm Street Christian Church
January 21st & 23rd: Mt. Gilead Church
January 28th & 30th: Olney Southern Baptist Church

Happy 2026!!

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12/09/2025

Thank you to the Olney Fire Department for hosting their annual food drive!! This a family affair- the family members of the firemen assist too. Our thanks also to everyone who donated. You are all a blessing to our community!! Merry Christmas.

11/24/2025

If you have a food need, please come to the back door on York Street Wednesday or Friday from 9 am to 10:45 am. We suggest arriving early as we are seeing large numbers of people each day. Please be prepared to wait. You may receive food every 28 days. DID YOU KNOW that you can complete a proxy form IN ADVANCE that will allow another person to pick up food for you? Just ask for a form and we will gladly provide it! The form is required and must be signed.
WE ARE CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 28TH, December 26th and January 2nd. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. (If that is your day to come in, please feel free to come earlier.)
DECEMBER VOLUNTEERS:
December 3rd & 5th: Immanuel Methodist Church
December 10th & 12th: First Methodist Church
December 17th & 19th: St. Joseph Catholic Church
December 24th: Freedom Baptist Church
December 26th: CLOSED for the holiday
December 31st: First Presbyterian and Grace Churches
January 2nd: CLOSED.
We pray He blesses you, every day, with the gifts of His love. He loves you!! Merry Christmas.

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