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You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest. The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike! You know the saying, ‘One plants and another harvests.’ And it’s true. I sent you to harvest where you didn’t plant; others had already done the work, and now you will get to gather the harvest.”Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.”Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”“Don’t you say, ‘There are still four more months, and then comes the harvest’? Listen to what I’m telling you: Open your eyes and look at the fields, because they are ready for harvest. The reaper is already receiving pay and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that the sower and reaper can rejoice together. For in this case the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap what you didn’t labor for; others have labored, and you have benefited from their labor.”Do you not say, ‘There are still four months, and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I tell you, raise your eyes and observe the fields, that they are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that the one who sows and the one who reaps may rejoice together. For in this case the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have come into their labor.”Don’t you say, ‘There are yet four months until the harvest’? Behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, that they are white for harvest already. He who reaps receives wages and gathers fruit to eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. For in this the saying is true, ‘One sows, and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you haven’t labored. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest. Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together. For in this case the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor.”
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- What it is
- A hand-checked list of ways to get involved, with your time, your skills, or your support. Each listing links to the organization’s own site, shows the date it was last checked, and is marked Verified or Provisional.
- What it’s not
- Not a charity and not a church. Every link goes to the organization’s own site. A listing is not an endorsement of everything an organization holds.
- How to use it
- Filter by area, place, and commitment. Open a listing to see the cost, who runs it, and the way in, then act on the organization’s own page. Flag anything that looks wrong.
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lakeshore Food Bank Ministry
Lakeshore Food Bank Ministry
Monthly volunteer packing of food boxes for seniors and families in NE Louisiana. Supported by Lakeshore Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Monroe, Louisiana, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Christian rescue mission offering meals, emergency shelter, and addiction recovery. Supported by Southern Hills Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Last Call 4 Grace
Last Call 4 Grace
Christian ministry serving meals and essentials to homeless and struggling families. Supported by Belle Aire Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
LC Market
LC Market
Church-run grocery market for households facing food insecurity, open Mondays. Supported by Lake City Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
The Learning Center
The Learning Center
GED and computer classes for adults, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Supported by Dawson Family of Faith (Dawson Memorial Baptist Church).
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
The Least of These Ministry
The Least of These Ministry
Meals, showers, laundry and pantry for people experiencing homelessness in Roanoke. Supported by Westminster Presbyterian Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Roanoke, Virginia, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Let’s Eat Community Dinner
Let’s Eat Community Dinner
Free weekly Wednesday community dinner, October through May. Supported by Compassion Church (Corvallis Evangelical Church).
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Corvallis, Oregon, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Lexington Rescue Mission
Lexington Rescue Mission
Christ-centered meals, housing help, job support, and re-entry programs. Supported by Immanuel Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Life Bridge
Life Bridge
Church-run food and clothing pantry, open Mondays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Supported by Lewis Memorial Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Huntington, West Virginia, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Medical & public healthVerified
Life Choices Clinic
Life Choices Clinic
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and support at 1208 Idaho St, Lewiston. Supported by CrossPoint Alliance Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Lewiston, Idaho, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Life Recovery
Life Recovery
Church-run addiction recovery gatherings with meals, Bible study and small groups. Supported by Christ the King Lutheran Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Life Restored of San Antonio
Life Restored of San Antonio
Christian care for survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Supported by First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Medical & public healthVerified
Life Services of Spokane
Life Services of Spokane
Christian nonprofit clinic offering pregnancy-related and women’s health care in Spokane. Supported by Faith Bible Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Spokane, Washington, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
LifeHouse Houston
LifeHouse Houston
Christ-centered maternity home offering housing and support to pregnant women. Supported by Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lifeline Christian Mission - Lexington Centre
Lifeline Christian Mission - Lexington Centre
Volunteer meal-packing events supplying food locally and overseas. Supported by Immanuel Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Medical & public healthVerified
LifeSpring Community Health
LifeSpring Community Health
Christian nonprofit providing pediatric, community, and behavioral healthcare. Supported by Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Light of Life Ministries
Light of Life Ministries
Street outreach and a transitional home for women after abuse or exploitation. Supported by One Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Light of Life Rescue Mission
Light of Life Rescue Mission
North Side rescue mission providing meals, shelter and recovery programs. Supported by North Way Christian Community.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lighthouse Christian Ministries (Grace House)
Lighthouse Christian Ministries (Grace House)
Christian ministry offering food, shelter, counseling and a women’s recovery home. Supported by Saddlerock EPC.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Wenatchee, Washington, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lighthouse for Life
Lighthouse for Life
Human trafficking education and survivor support in the Midlands. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Columbia.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lighthouse Ministry (Englewood)
Lighthouse Ministry (Englewood)
Church-run program giving food, hygiene items and clothing to homeless and hotel residents. Supported by Englewood Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Jackson, Tennessee, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lighthouse Mission Ministries
Lighthouse Mission Ministries
Faith-based shelter in Bellingham offering meals, emergency shelter and recovery programs. Supported by Christ the King Community Church (CTK).
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Bellingham, Washington, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
LightHouse Women & Children’s Center
LightHouse Women & Children’s Center
Hope Rescue Mission shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness. Supported by GT Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lil’ Lambs Closet
Lil’ Lambs Closet
Church-run children’s consignment sale staffed by volunteers, supporting women’s and children’s ministries. Supported by Centenary Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lincoln Village Ministry
Lincoln Village Ministry
Education programs and affordable housing for families in the Lincoln neighborhood. Supported by Rivertree Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Huntsville, Alabama, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Living Hope Hygiene Pantry
Living Hope Hygiene Pantry
Church-run hygiene pantry; volunteers find local groups in need and hand out basic hygiene supplies. Supported by Living Hope Wesleyan Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Waterbury, Vermont, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Living Stones Homeless Ministry
Living Stones Homeless Ministry
Church-run Thursday lunch and prayer at The Friendly Place in downtown Kona. Supported by Living Stones Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Living Streams Food Pantry
Living Streams Food Pantry
Church-run food pantry open Tuesday-Thursday mornings; volunteers do intake, driving and warehouse work. Supported by Living Streams Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Living Water Shower Ministry
Living Water Shower Ministry
Showers, clothing, and laundry for people experiencing homelessness in Frederick. Supported by FCF Church (Frederick Christian Fellowship).
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Frederick, Maryland, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- MissionsVerified
Local Missions
Local Missions
Church-run food distributions, a monthly homeless breakfast and clothing ministry, and other local service projects. Supported by First Baptist Church of Norfolk.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- Area
- Missions
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
The Lord’s Pantry
The Lord’s Pantry
Church-run food pantry distributing groceries in Rio Rancho on Wednesdays. Supported by First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Love Delaware
Love Delaware
Church-run service projects, food drives, and clean-ups across Delaware. Supported by UNITED Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Dover, Delaware, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Medical & public healthVerified
Love for Lane County
Love for Lane County
Short-term practical help: furniture, medical rides, yard work, and classes. Supported by First Baptist Church of Eugene.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Eugene, Oregon, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Medical & public healthVerified
Love In Action International Ministries
Love In Action International Ministries
Dothan ministry offering food, hot meals, homeless services and the Samaritan Clinic. Supported by First Baptist Church of Dothan.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Dothan, Alabama, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Love INC Des Moines
Love INC Des Moines
Network of local churches meeting needs such as food, furniture, and rides. Supported by Saylorville Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Love INC of Gallatin County
Love INC of Gallatin County
Mobilizes Gallatin County churches to provide classes, material help and relational care. Supported by Trinity Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Bozeman, Montana, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Love INC of Mid-Delmarva
Love INC of Mid-Delmarva
Links Sussex County churches to neighbors needing housing, food, and utility help. Supported by Atlanta Road Alliance Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Seaford, Delaware, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Love INC of the Black Hills
Love INC of the Black Hills
Mobilizes local churches to meet needs through classes, furnishings and volunteer help. Supported by Fountain Springs Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Love INC of Yakima County
Love INC of Yakima County
Love INC affiliate that mobilizes local churches to help Yakima families in crisis. Supported by Yakima Covenant Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Yakima, Washington, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Love Lubbock
Love Lubbock
Trinity Church outreach helping Lubbock neighbors with utilities, rent and food. Supported by Trinity Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Lubbock, Texas, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Love Pantry
Love Pantry
Church-run food pantry with weekly grocery distribution and home-cooked meals. Supported by Christ the King Lutheran Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
LoveNOW
LoveNOW
Crossroads outreach ministry that organizes local service days, events and mission trips. Supported by Crossroads Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Vancouver, Washington, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
The Lovewell (The Hub LV)
The Lovewell (The Hub LV)
Membership-based resource center for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Supported by Hope Church Las Vegas.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lowcountry Food Pantry
Lowcountry Food Pantry
Church-run food pantry with distributions in Bluffton, Hardeeville, Ridgeland and Okatie. Supported by Lowcountry Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Bluffton, South Carolina, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Medical & public healthVerified
Lower Lights Health
Lower Lights Health
Christian community health center offering whole-person medical care in central Ohio. Supported by Grace Central Presbyterian Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Ludlow Baptist Nursing Home Ministry
Ludlow Baptist Nursing Home Ministry
Church-run worship services for residents of the Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow. Supported by Ludlow Baptist Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Ludlow, Vermont, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Lynn Food Pantry
Lynn Food Pantry
A food pantry open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings to residents of Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus, Malden, Melrose and nearby towns; volunteers sort and hand out groceries. Supported by The Salvation Army Lynn.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Lynn, Massachusetts, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Medical & public healthVerified
M-POWER Ministries
M-POWER Ministries
Free health care and adult education, including GED classes, for people in poverty. Supported by Covenant Presbyterian Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 6, 2026
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