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God's Marketplace, Inc.

 

 God’s Marketplace, Inc. is an umbrella organization organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. We are a 501(c)3 corporation.

 

The purpose of this corporation is:

-to Support faith-based initiatives

-to operate a community Food Pantry

-to operate a Thrift Store

-to engage in other community support functions that are not supported by other agencies groups.

 

 

How God’s Marketplace Operates

 

· Participating churches make monthly contributions

· Donations are received from individuals, businesses, and organizations

· Donations are accepted in the form of food, clothes, furniture, and other household items.

· The center is staffed by participating church volunteers.

· Services are rendered in the form of emergency food and thrift store items.

· Recipients are interviewed before assistance is extended.

God’s Marketplace, Inc. works with other organizations in the community (such as Wilkes County Department of Family and Children’s Services, Mental Health, and Community Connections).

 

God’s Marketplace, Inc. Board of Directors

The Board of Directors which establishes GMI policies is comprised of individuals from participating area member churches as well as members of community organizations. The Board meets quarterly to address issues and to resolve problems so that the area  needs can be met efficiently and effectively.

GMI is staffed by volunteers under the direction of a Director named by the Board.

God’s Marketplace, Inc. is a non-profit 501(3)c corporation under the laws of the State of Georgia.

The Board of Directors meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.

Partners:

Wilkes County Community Partnership, Inc., BI-LO Grocery Store, Pizza Hut, Tink's Grass Fed Beef, Margaret and James Jones, The News-Reporter.

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In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To fine a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”