Fayette Samaritans

06/01/2026

We were recently notified that almost 350 people are following Fayette Samaritans. Thank you for your interest! May was a busy month. Even with the Memorial Day holiday we served 40 families per week. Total families served was 161 with 130 families receiving groceries and 60 families received assistance with housing and utilities. We are thankful every day for the community support that makes our work possible. A special thank you to the Fayetteville Public Library who is collecting donations during their summer reading program. Have a safe and happy summer!

05/04/2026

Although April is a shorter month, Fayette Samaritans continued to help an average of eight families per day with food assistance and financially to help prevent eviction and/or having utilities disconnected. Groceries were provided to 113 families and 49 families received financial assistance. Families may receive assistance with groceries once a month. Financial assistance is limited to once per year. Supporting documentation is required for assistance.

The Fayetteville Public Library is again having a summer food drive for Fayette Samaritans. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story”. Promotion will include “Help us unearth stories of kindness in our community by donating items to support local families in need. Every contribution helps make a difference!” More information to follow.

Thank you to the library and everyone who donates to make the work of Samaritans possible. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

04/06/2026

Happy Spring to everyone! Fayette Samaritans continues its work supporting families in our community who are facing hardships. In March, 147 Fayette County families received assistance. Financial assistance supported 73 families to either prevent eviction or from having utilizes disconnected. Groceries were provided to 125 families. We know that everyone’s budget is tight. Please continue to support your neighbors in need as much as your circumstances allow. God bless.

03/03/2026

This warmer weather is very welcome. In February, Fayette Samaritans helped over 17 families per week for a total of 68 to keep families warm and not have their utilities disconnected. An additional 18 families received financial assistance to prevent eviction. In total during February Samaritans assisted 194 families or an average of 48.5 families per week. Groceries were provided to almost 75% of the families. Please remember these numbers are people in our county facing difficult times. Thank you to the volunteers and to the community for your donations. Blessings to you.

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02/02/2026

The freezing weather has added to the financial hardships of many Fayette County families. In December of 2025, on average Samaritans was interviewing ten families per day for assistance. In January of 2026 we are averaging nearly 13 families per day for a total of 214 families. Groceries were provided to 140 families (65%) and financial assistance was provided to 106 families (49.5%). Nearly two thirds of the financial assistance helped families from having heat disconnected. Thank you for your generous support that allows Fayette Samaritans to assist families in emergency situations. Please stay warm and safe.

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01/14/2026

Once again, Fayette Samaritans sends a heart felt thank you to everyone supporting our work. Below is a summary of those served in 2025 and shows the critical need in our county for families in emergency situations.

Families assisted per week: 41 avg. 1999 total

New families receiving services for the first time: 39%

Families below the poverty level: 61%

Families with children: 51%

Families with senior(s): 37%

Families with a disabled person: 37%

Note that more than one category can apply to one family.

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year to Everyone! On this first day of 2026, we would like to acknowledge the kindness and generosity of neighbors to neighbors. The churches, businesses, organizations and individuals who donate to Fayette Samaritans. Thank you! Also thank you to the many volunteers that make the work of Fayette Samaritans possible. Numbers for 2026 will be posted but today is a day to let folks know how much they are appreciated and to say God bless.

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12/01/2025

Dear Friends and Neighbors, It is with great appreciation that the volunteers at Fayette Samaritans say thank you to everyone who has supported our work helping families in our county during these difficult times. Donations have been generous and new volunteers have come forward to help. During November, on average an additional three families per day received groceries. That is almost twelve families per day instead of an average of nine. Clothing requests and requests for financial assistance to help prevent eviction and/or having utilities disconnected also increased. Thank you! Blessings to you and have a wonderful holiday season!

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11/17/2025

If you follow Fayette Samaritans you know updates are monthly. The extraordinary generosity of the citizens in Fayette County towards their neighbors has to be acknowledged. In October, Fayette Samaritans provided groceries to 147 families. During the first two weeks of November 106 Fayette County families received groceries. On average a a little over 40 families are interviewed per week. The first two weeks of November over 60 families per week were interviewed. Thank you for those making donations and to our volunteers. Blessings to each of you!

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11/02/2025

We live in difficult times. As this is being written millions of Americans are expected to seek help with food. Fayette Samaritans has already seen a significant increase in the number of families in our county requesting assistance. Of particular concern is the number of families with young children and seniors requesting help. In the four weeks of October, Samaritans provided groceries to 147 families. There have been several pantry donations made by first time donors or donors who have not contributed for a while. Especially helpful are canned meats such as canned tuna and chicken, peanut butter, canned soups, and canned fruits and vegetables. Any donation is welcome and greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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