Project Areas: Distribution: Western Indiana
The Western Indiana Distribution Center is located just north of Wolcott, IN which is supported by the churches of the area. This center is the evolution of an effort begun many years ago to make soap for various areas, and now includes both soap making and distribution of food, clothing, and other items.
Quilts, kits, and clothing assembly
During the winter months, clothing, quilt making, and assembly of health and school kits takes place in the Fellowship Hall at the Remington Church, only 7 miles from the Distribution Center. At the end of this season, the items are taken to Wolcott, where quilts have also been made and assembled, and from that center are distributed to various points throughout the U.S. and other nations as needs manifest themselves. There is ample storage in this building to hold these items until the need arises for further distribution.
Soap making
For many years the brethren at Wolcott have made soap in various facilities. Now this effort is conducted in a special area of this Distribution Center with equipment and facilitites designed to process thousands of pounds of powdered and bar soap. Volunteers are coordinated by local brothers, and the soap is made during the months of January, February, and March, and then stored for distribution as needs arise.
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During a normal year about 150,000 pounds of soap are made, much of which is molded into bars stating that this is given in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. This effort involves many people from a wide area and has proven to be a great blessing to everyone involved. A large portion of the costs of this work is financed by the World Relief Committee and reports are given to that body as to the places of distribution. As needs for soap in various areas develop, local brethren are informed and the product is prepared for the specific needs.
Food distribution
Several brothers have been given the responsibility to seek out and furnish food to soup kitchens, food pantries, and other groups that distribute food to the needy. This program has been stepped up within the last couple of years, and with an abundance of supplies, from local businesses and the Midwest Food Bank, we are now supplying a substantial and increasing number of organizations.
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There are many communities we can assist. It is a blessing to bring them relief, not only for the recipients, but also for the volunteers who make these rewarding trips. They always come back refreshed. It is satisfying to see these products put to good use.
Fellowship area
The building also contains a basic kitchen and an air-conditioned room for events that do not involve large numbers of people. This is used for quilting and clothing sorting throughout the year. The Center has brought many blessings to various churches in this part of Indiana, and is being put to the best use possible at this time.
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Building Coordinator
Jeff Bahler
11297 W 400 S
Wolcott, IN 47995
219/261-2718 Phone
219/866-1278 Cell
jeffbahler@ffni.com