St. Anne Outreach

St. Anne Outreach Meeting immediate needs. Honoring human dignity. Reminding our neighbors they do not walk alone. Please call (706)568-1592 to make an appointment for assistance.

Providing emergency groceries, eviction prevention, and utility assistance to families facing life's hardest moments in Columbus, GA & Phenix City, AL. Serving residents of Muscogee and Russell Counties, and Fort Benning, St. Anne Outreach helps to meet the basic needs of our neighbors living in crisis while striving to create a community that fosters faith, hope, and love. Emergency Groceries: On

Tuesday and Thursday mornings and one Wednesday evening a month, we distribute a week’s worth of emergency groceries to those suffering from food insecurity. Walk-ins for groceries are welcome Tuesdays & Thursdays between 9 - 11:30 AM. Utility Assistance: Our utility assistance program assists those in crisis whose gas, water, or power is scheduled to be disconnected or has already been shut off. Rental Assistance: The Rental Clinic is a program that prevents eviction and homelessness. The family’s immediate housing crisis is addressed through education, advocacy, and financial assistance. In addition, families are provided access to tools and resources to increase financial security and facilitate long-term housing stability. Employment Readiness: Our employment readiness program assists those experiencing un- or under-employment find meaningful work opportunities in our local community. By providing interview preparation, career selection coaching, resume consulting, and career counseling, St. Anne Outreach supports job seekers while serving as a bridge between members of our community and local companies, organizations, and employers. Twice Blessed Thrift Store: We sell clothes, shoes, books, furniture, jewelry, holiday decor, gifts, household items, Catholic items and more! Twice Blessed Thrift Store exists to support the programs of St. Anne Community Outreach and to foster a community of faith, hope, and love in the Chattahoochee Valley. Tuesday - Friday: 10 AM - 3 PM
1st Saturday of the Month: 10 AM - 3 PM

*Donations can be dropped off at Twice Blessed during open hours only. Thank you!

There will be an evening distribution on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:30-7pm. Please call 706-568-1592 Tuesday or Wed...
09/07/2026

There will be an evening distribution on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:30-7pm. Please call 706-568-1592 Tuesday or Wednesday from 9am-12pm to make an appointment in order to pick up groceries!

Please note: We are only able to provide groceries to a household EVERY OTHER MONTH; if you came in July, you ARE eligible in September. If you came in August, you are not eligible until October. You can visit https://feedingthevalley.org/locate-a-food-pantry-near-you/ for more food pantry options.

412,973 meals sounds like a number.But it never felt like one.It looked like a mother opening her pantry and knowing the...
09/06/2026

412,973 meals sounds like a number.

But it never felt like one.

It looked like a mother opening her pantry and knowing there would be enough for dinner.

It looked like an older neighbor carrying groceries home without having to choose between food and a prescription.

It looked like a child reaching for a snack without knowing how carefully the adults around him had been stretching every dollar.

Last year, St. Anne Outreach provided the equivalent of 412,973 meals to our neighbors.

But what we really handed out was more than food.

It was breathing room. Dignity. One less worry. A reminder that when things get hard, there is a community willing to stand beside you.

Because none of us were meant to do this alone.

We are entrusted to one another.

Learn more about the work happening at St. Anne Outreach:
www.stanneoutreach.com/donor

Recently, it was a mom and her 3 children.A fire had taken everything.Now, home was a hotel room.Mom had a long road ahe...
09/03/2026

Recently, it was a mom and her 3 children.

A fire had taken everything.

Now, home was a hotel room.

Mom had a long road ahead of rebuilding their lives ahead of her but hunger does not wait for life to be put back together.

While this family faced the enormous task of rebuilding tomorrow, St. Anne Outreach helped care for today.

We filled their arms with groceries.

And at Twice Blessed Thrift Store we gathered some of the simple things a fire had taken clothing, blankets, and basic household necessities and placed them into their hands at no cost.

They were small things measured against such a great loss.

A bag of food cannot rebuild a home.

A blanket cannot replace what was treasured.

A change of clothes cannot undo what happened.

But they can say something.

You are not alone.

Sometimes, that is what it means to love our neighbor: not to have the power to make everything right, but to step into the space between what has been lost and what is needed today—and offer what we have.

For this family, there is still a long road home.

But they will not walk it alone.

We are entrusted to one another.

09/02/2026

5 WAYS TO STYLE A THRIFTED DRESS FOR WORK

One great dress. Five completely different looks!

✦ 1. Add a blazer.
The easiest way to take a simple dress from casual to polished. Add flats or loafers and you’re ready for the office.

✦ 2. Layer a sweater over it.
A lightweight sweater turns your dress into a “skirt” and gives you an entirely new outfit.

✦ 3. Belt it.
A simple belt can completely change the shape of a dress. Add a cardigan and classic shoes for an effortless workday look.

✦ 4. Layer underneath.
Try a crisp button-down, fitted tee or lightweight turtleneck under a sleeveless dress as the weather cools.

✦ 5. Change the accessories.
A scarf, statement necklace, structured bag or different pair of shoes can make the same dress feel completely new.

A beautiful wardrobe doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Sometimes it just takes a little imagination — and a really good thrift find.

Come hunt for your next favorite at Twice Blessed.

♡ Give beautiful things another chapter.
♡ Give neighbors a little hope.

Great deals. Greater mission.

29,140 people.It would be easy to look at that number and see a statistic.We don't.We see moms and dads. Kids and grandp...
09/01/2026

29,140 people.

It would be easy to look at that number and see a statistic.

We don't.

We see moms and dads. Kids and grandparents. Seniors. Veterans.

Working families. Neighbors who never imagined they would need to ask for help — until life changed.

Last year, 29,140 people were served through St. Anne Outreach.

Some came for groceries. Some were facing eviction. Some arrived carrying a utility shutoff notice.

Every person came with a different story.

And each encountered a community willing to say:

You are not alone.

Throughout September, we're going to share a little more about what those 29,140 stories looked like — and what this community made possible.

We are entrusted to one another.

Learn more about St. Anne Outreach at www.stanneoutreach.com/donor

As we head into the fall season, please take note of these upcoming holiday closures at St. Anne Outreach when you are p...
09/01/2026

As we head into the fall season, please take note of these upcoming holiday closures at St. Anne Outreach when you are planning your visits for grocery assistance. We are grateful for your understanding as our staff and volunteers take time to observe these holidays.🤍

08/31/2026
Don't miss a $6 Fill A BAG SALE tomorrow at Twice Blessed Thrift Store!!
08/27/2026

Don't miss a $6 Fill A BAG SALE tomorrow at Twice Blessed Thrift Store!!

$6 FILL-A-BAG at Twice Blessed! 🛍️

Bring your best friend. Bring your sister. Bring the person who says, “I don’t need anything” and then leaves with a whole new wardrobe.

Tell. Your. Friends.
This one is too good to keep to yourself. 🙌

Great deals. Greater mission. ❤️
*Fill a bag sale is with regular priced clothing!

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1820 Box Road
Columbus, GA
31907

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm

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