Outreach Ministries

Jesus said, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.”

Jesus said, “I needed clothes and you clothed me.”

Jesus said, “Truly I tell you whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters, you did for me.”

All BOC ministries are available via the 11th Street Entrance of the Renew Erie building on the NW corner of 11th and Sassafras streets . . .

FOOD PANTRY

Every Wednesday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Geographic Area Served:  Erie Community

* In November 2025 there were 911 visits to our food pantry serving 1,268 different family members.

THE CLOTHES CLOSET

To Receive Clothing and Small Household Items:

On Tuesdays and Wednesday our Clothes Closet is open from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

If you are not able to come during that time, you may call the center at 456-6254 on Mondays or Tuesdays between 7:00 am to 12:00 noon to make a request for items that you need and schedule a Pick-up appointment to receive them.

*In November 2025, there were 234 visits made to our Clothes Closet serving 149 different families with 223 family members.  All items are given free of charge.

To Donate New or Gently Used Clothing or Small Household Items:

Drop offs can be made on Mondays 7:00 to 12:00 Noon, and Tuesdays between 7:00 and 9:00 am.  Please contact the office at 814-456-6254 to schedule your drop off time.  Please do not drop off clothing/donations outside of our business location.  Thank you.

*In November 2025, we received over 3,575 pounds of clothing and household goods.