“Who would have ever thought?” said pastor Mike Ramming.  “When the ministry began in February 2008, we served 13 families.  This month (August) we served 226. The equipment is needed to unload the food delivery semi.  Blessings bring special needs. And, the Lord provided.” 

The food ministry is led by chair Norm Borders, treasurer Lisa Sweeney, shut-in coordinator Charlie Newton, Katheryn Borders, Tony Borders, Saunee Hamlett, Wayne Hamlett, Richard Hardwick, Karen Ramming, Margaret Riffe and Carl Wigginton.

Angel Food Ministry offers monthly access to quality, quantity, and low-cost food bundles.  The monthly fee is $30 and yields $60 to $80 of frozen, fresh and non-perishable brand name food products.  Special supplemental meat bundles, averaging $20 each, are available as add-on orders. 

All orders for September must be placed by September 14, and pickup must be made at the church September 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Prepayment is required in cash or food stamps when orders are placed at the church.  Credit cards may be used when ordering at angelfoodministries.com. 

The menu changes monthly and is available in advance at Good Shepherd, or online.  There are no income, family size, or residency restrictions.  The entire Northern Neck Region and Middle Peninsula can use this food ministry.