Missions
Want to help? These are the current programs and organizations in our community that the church is helping to support. VolunteerOur Mission
Knowing Christ, sharing His love, and helping others to know Him.
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Fairfield First United Methodist Church
201 N Court St
Fairfield, IA 52556
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Chances to help others financially or in person!
African Violet Foundation
54 S B St, Fairfield, IA 52556
AVF is a non-profit organization that serves and supports middle and high school students and their families in a myriad of ways.
Lord’s Cupboard
303 N 4th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
A Non-profit Food Pantry founded in 1982 to feed the hungry of Jefferson County, Iowa by supplying emergency food assistance to those in need.
The Well
1700 S Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
The Well helps people overcome barriers for those struggling in life.
Carry On Bags
201 N Court St, Fairfield, IA 52256
Carry On Bags (COB) is a nonprofit organization that was formed to address the problem of food insecurity for preschool through 12th grade students in Jefferson County, Iowa.
The Treehouse
300 N 16th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
TreeHouse has been serving teens since 1979, helping them build relationships and resiliency rooted in living hope. Each of our sites host programs that give teens a safe space to find support and belonging.
MANNA for Fairfield
201 N Court St, Fairfield, IA 52256
MANNA (Meeting Ageless Nutritional Needs Abundantly) for Fairfield, formerly Food Bank Ministries, got its start in June 2020 to help address food insecurities for families in Jefferson County, Iowa.
Redbird Mission
Red Bird Mission and Clinic strives to meet these needs in the region of the Appalachian Mountains since 1921 through ministry in five areas: Education, Health and Wellness, Community Outreach, Economic Opportunity, and Community Housing Improvement.
Heifer International
Heifer International is on a mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way by supporting and investing alongside local farmers and their communities.
UMCOR
As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Committee on Relief – UMCOR – assists United Methodists and churches to become involved globally in direct ministry to persons in need.
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Serving others in person locally or financially!
Community Thanksgiving Meal
201 N Court, Fairfield, IA 52556
The church mission allows people in Jefferson County, Iowa to come together in fellowship and provide food for families with food insecurities during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Food Bank Ministry
201 N Court, Fairfield, IA 52556
This church ministry came about to help address food insecurities for families in the Jefferson County, Iowa.
Food Bank of Iowa
705 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
At Food Bank of Iowa, we believe no one should have to go hungry. We gather and distribute more than 1.5 million pounds of nutritious food each month to 700 partners across 55 Iowa counties, getting help to those who need it the most.
Come to Supper Meals
201 W Briggs Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
Free meal every Tuesday of each month, no questions asked. 6:00-7:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Fairfield.
Lord’s Cupboard
303 N 4th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
A Non-profit Food Pantry founded in 1982 to feed the hungry of Jefferson County, Iowa by supplying emergency food assistance to those in need.
SIEDA Christmas Drive
2200 W Jefferson, Fairfield, IA 52556
This church ministry undecorates a Christmas tree for families in need in the Jefferson County, Iowa area.
School Supply Drive
Fairfield, IA and Surrounding Area
This church ministry collects school supplies for teachers and children from preschool through high school in Jefferson County, Iowa.