East Cobb Church: Day of Service
On a Saturday last fall during the Be Rich campaign, adults, students, and kids from East Cobb Church gathered at Shallowford Falls Elementary to take on small projects with a big impact. From beautifying the school grounds to assembling care packages and sorting snacks, their efforts in just a few hours made a meaningful difference for hundreds of people locally and around the world.
One of the organizations that benefited from this incredible day of service was The Table on Delk. The Table provides a safe place for those who are currently—or at risk of being—sexually exploited. For over seven years, they’ve led outreach events and programs for women and children living in the economy motels on Delk Road.
A significant part of their mission is addressing food insecurity. The Table hosts hot meals and distributes over 100 bagged meals a day, Monday through Friday. During the school year, volunteers greet children as they get off the school bus, handing out meals for dinner or breakfast. The unique decoration of the bags has made an unexpected impact.
“What’s as important to us as the food inside is the message on the bag,” said Tina Williford, who founded The Table with her husband in 2016. “The Bible verse, the encouraging word, the pretty picture may be the bright spot in someone’s day. Many kids and adults save the bags and hang them in their spaces. It’s a reminder that they’re loved and valued by God and by someone in their community.”
As part of their Serve Day, East Cobb Church volunteers decorated and packed over 450 bagged meals to deliver to The Table! These meals provide food for children nearby and helped The Table build relational bridges that have led to life-changing conversations and connections.
Throughout last year’s Be Rich campaign, the entire church got involved in the project. Preschoolers and elementary schoolers brought in the supplies for the meals. Middle school students decorated the bags in Transit, and volunteers of all ages assembled them during the Serve Day.
The impact of this volunteer effort on local organizations like The Table cannot be overstated. “We’re 100% volunteer-run. We have no paid staff,” shared Tina. “Food and volunteers are always our top needs. Whether they’re making a sack lunch, baking brownies, or showing up to events, people can serve from home or come in person and engage relationally.
“We are very, very grateful for the partnership we have with East Cobb Church,” said Tina. “They have been so consistent.”
This story is just a small example of the impact your time makes when you Give Serve Love. It may seem like just a few hours on a Saturday, but to local nonprofits like The Table—and to children in your community—it’s a reminder that they are seen, loved, and valued.
