Downtown Ecumenical Services Council

I am a mother that worked part-time so there's a lot of times I cannot afford the things that I need. So with that said this agency has really taken care of me with things that I need when moving into a new house not being able to afford too much. These Services has taken great care of me over the years me and my children. The people are amazing very Godly thank you for helping me and my children all these years. I recommend that if you need help go to these Services they'll be more than happy to help you thank you

I came to the food pantry today (Wed. March 22) at 11:30 and was asked by a helper did I just come up. I said yes and she told me they had stopped giving out food. I asked why? Knowing that they normally stop at 12:00 pm and she said because a lot of people showed up. This has never happened before. I always got help but this time I was turned around. I told the lady that I was in their system, me and my autistic son, hoping to get some sympathy; she didn’t have any sympathy for me. She left the basement and went up to the entrance facing Ocean street. I stood there waiting for my ride and I said to her “you’re gonna let me leave without anything for me and my autistic son? She used what I said as an excuse to disrespect me. She said that what I said wasn’t funny or cute! I said I’m not trying to be funny or cute I’m serious. But, her attitude towards me turned nasty and nastier. She said she was a Christian and she didn’t like me using my autistic son to get food. I told her, I think she misunderstood me. And, she said she was done talking to me. I have never had such cold treatment in the history of me going to this church for help. That heavy set black lady judged me wrong. Saying she didn’t find what I said cute or funny. Me either, I don’t even play about my son. The woman just wanted to hurt my feelings. She deliberately misjudged what I said so she could be mean to me.

I went few days ago for the first time with my children. I was very surprised by how sweet and very nice 2 ladies that greeted me and my children. I wish I could remembered the lady that was helping me. She made me and my children feel at eased and helped me with the process. I was also amazed by how much food that they gave me. I cried when I got home because I felt so blessed. She gave me hope. Thank you so much for the help. My children and I are greatly appreciate it.

When you need food they help you once a month.