Food Bank In Portsmouth Gets $20K Donation From Middletown Church

PORTSMOUTH, RI — The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank in Portsmouth received a $20,000 donation from OceanPointe Christian Church in Middletown as part of the church’s Christmas generosity initiative, "The Big Give."

"This generous contribution will help us purchase, store and distribute much-needed groceries and other products for our neighbors in need in Portsmouth and surrounding communities," food bank President Mary Anne Crittenden said. "We cannot fully express our gratitude to the members of OceanPointe Church for their kindness. Their help is especially important at this time of year, when need often increases and our resources can’t always keep up with demand."

Brady Gerdts of OceanPointe Christian Church said the initiative resulted in the church community giving more than $51,000 in just three days.

"These funds are being distributed to three separate entities to make an impact in our community, and we’re so proud to partner with the volunteers at the St. John’s Lodge Food Bank, who are doing an incredible job serving our community," Gerdts said.

Established in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank is located at 81 Sprague St. in Portsmouth and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Wednesdays and Fridays.