Pathway Church’s ‘School Supplies’ Drive Sparks Smiles
Pathway Church in Mobile, Alabama, organized a large “School Supplies” giveaway to assist families facing inflation challenges, distributing 1000 backpacks filled with essential school items during Sunday services, exemplifying their mission to demonstrate love for their neighbors and provide much-needed support during the back-to-school period.
Pathway Church’s ‘School Supplies’ Giveaway brought joy to families in Mobile, Alabama. (PHOTO: Pathway Church)
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Providing Hope in Times of Inflation
In Mobile, Alabama, families received much-needed assistance with school supplies amid ongoing inflation challenges. Pathway Church, committed to fostering community bonds, organized its annual “School Supplies” giveaway, drawing a large crowd. The church members generously distributed approximately 1000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies during Sunday services.
According to WKRG News, Lead Pastor Travis Johnson highlighted the significance of school supplies assistance, especially during the back-to-school period when parents face increased expenses on school supplies such as uniforms and clothing for their children. With prices on the rise, this initiative served as an opportunity for the church to support parents and express gratitude for their dedication.
For Pathway Church, this annual event of school supplies assistance exemplified their mission to emulate Christ’s teachings and demonstrate love for their neighbors. By helping families in need, they embodied the great commandment of loving God and loving others.
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Bringing Relief to Families Amidst Inflation Challenges
Parents expressed their appreciation for the church’s efforts, recognizing the significant impact of rising costs on school supplies over the past two years. Deloitte’s tax and audit service predicted a potential decrease in spending in 2023, making the church’s aid even more valuable.
Kara Holifield, a parent, highlighted the community’s need for support of school supplies, as the costs of school supplies, groceries and uniforms continue to surge. The church’s contributions aimed to alleviate some of these financial burdens for families. This was also reported in Spot on Florida.
In addition to the school supplies, Pathway Church also offered free haircuts for students, ensuring they started the school year with confidence and readiness.
The generosity of the church brought comfort to parents like Crystal Peoples, who felt reassured that through God’s grace, their needs were taken care of. Pathway Church’s commitment to serving their community remains strong, as they continue to exemplify compassion and support for those facing challenging times.
