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BE A STAR: Blessing Box Ministry are looking for STARS who would like to make a difference in your community. Every star shines with purpose — and when you partner with us or become a sponsor of Blessing Box Ministry, your light helps families right here in our community. See your name on a star which represents your strength and character. Your name will be placed on our "STAR WALL"! 💛 Partner Levels and 🌟 Sponsor Levels give you a chance to make a lasting impact — whether you’re a local business, organization, or individual who believes in hope, dignity, and compassion.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

• Sponsor a food giveaway

• Donate goods or supplies

• Host or sponsor an event

• Volunteer as a team

• Become a monthly partner

Together, We Can Make a Difference: You or your business has the power to bring hope, stability, and support to families who need it most. Join us in serving our community with compassion and love.

💖Giving Thursday: A Day to Bless Others

Every Thursday, we pause to remember what giving really means — it’s not just about money or things, it’s about heart.

Blessing Box Ministry is here for low‑income families, seniors, and anyone who needs a hand up. Whether it’s a box of food, help with a utility bill, or a Christmas gift for a child, every act of kindness makes a difference.

When you give, you’re helping us make a difference in Eastern North Carolina.

You’re reminding someone that they’re seen, loved, and not forgotten.

This Giving Thursday, be part of the blessing.

Donate. Share. Serve. Pray.

Together, we can keep the light shining for those who need it most.

Thank you for you generous giving. To donate, scan the QR code at the top.

#GivingThursday #BlessingBoxMinistry #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #FaithInAction #CommunityLove

Volunteers are Essencial

They help the workflow of Blessing Box Ministry work better. We are grateful for them giving of their time.

Rickayla Haywood

Thank you!

How You Can Get Involved

Community members who wish to support the mission can contribute in several meaningful ways:

Volunteer during food giveaways
Donate non‑perishable food items or monetary gifts of any ammount
Share ministry events with friends, neighbors, and local groups
Pray for the families served and the volunteers who give their time

Every act of generosity helps strengthen the ministry’s ability to serve more people.

Serving Dunn, NC and Surrounding Areas With Love, Hope, and Community Care

In the heart of Dunn, North Carolina, Blessing Box Ministry stands as a beacon of compassion and support for families facing difficult times. Located at 506B Erwin Road, the ministry is dedicated to ensuring that no one in the community goes without the essentials they need — especially food, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.

One of the ministry’s most impactful efforts is its ongoing food distribution program. Community members can pick up a free food box, filled with nutritious items to help ease the burden of grocery costs. Volunteers greet each visitor with a smile, a helping hand, and the reassurance that they are not alone.

These events are more than just food pickups — they are moments of connection, hope, and shared humanity.

A Helping Hand When You Need It Most

Blessing Box Ministry is committed to lifting up families in Dunn. Pick up a food box, share a smile, and feel the love of community.

So, come and let us serve you.

Walk For Cause: Youth Diabetes

What a day spent. Inspite of the weather, it did not stop the purpose. The "Walk for Cause" Youth Diabetes Walk was a walk with a purpose. Youth diabetes is becoming one of the fastest‑growing health challenges facing our children today. More young people are being diagnosed with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and many families are navigating symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle changes they never expected. While the numbers are rising, so is the power of community action.

Type 1 diabetes often appears suddenly, with symptoms like extreme thirst, weight loss, and fatigue. Type 2 diabetes develops more gradually and is linked to factors such as low physical activity and family history. Both forms require support, education, and early awareness to help children live healthy, full lives.

That’s why events like Walk for a Cause: Youth Diabetes Awareness matter. When a community comes together—walking, learning, and standing in unity—we shine a light on a condition that too often goes unnoticed. Each step taken helped spread knowledge, encouraged early detection, and reminded families that they are not alone.

Raising awareness was more than sharing facts. It was about creating hope. It was about empowering parents, uplifting children, and building a network of support that strengthens our entire community. Together, we can help ensure that every child facing diabetes has the resources, understanding, and encouragement they need.

This walk was more than an event. It was a movement of love, compassion, and action—one step at a time.

Food Giveaway

Nourishing Families: Beyond just a box of food, we provide the fresh produce and essential groceries that keep families healthy and whole during times of food insecurity.

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Blessing Box making it happen.

Sale

Another fundraiser a success

Fundraiser

Mmm mmm, all sold out!!

3K Walk For Cause 2026

A Small Reminder About Childhood Diabetes

Childhood diabetes is becoming more common, and many families in our community are learning to navigate a journey they never expected. Behind every diagnosis is a child trying to be brave, a parent trying to stay strong, and a family adjusting to a new normal.

Awareness matters. Early detection matters. Support matters.

And most of all — community matters.

When we come together, we help lift the weight off families who may feel overwhelmed or alone. A kind word, shared resources, or simply showing up can make a world of difference.

Blessing Box Ministry invites you to join us for our 3K Walk for a Cause as we stand together for children and families affected by youth diabetes. This walk is a chance for our community to come together, raise awareness, and show support in a meaningful way.

👟 Registration: $25 per participant

All ages are welcome. Families, churches, schools, and community groups are encouraged to join us.

Your participation helps us provide education, resources, and encouragement to families navigating youth diabetes. Every step you take makes a difference.

📞 To register, call: 910‑651‑3678
Blessing Box Ministry — 506B Erwin Road, Dunn, NC

Let’s continue to stand with our children, support our families, and keep spreading hope, education, and understanding throughout North Carolina.

Serving our community with

joy and love, while offering hope.

If you are in need, Blessing Boxing will be hosting another Food Giveaway, April 19, 2026. We are here to help. First come first served.

Time is 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

506 B Erwin Road

Dunn, NC 28334

910-651-3678

Thank you to all our donors and partners who make things like this possible.

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There's nothing like touching the heart of your community Just one little act of kindness has the ability to stretch beyond our wildest imagination. Giving back is not just something to do, it is ministry. It is ministry that many times we don't get to see and experience the full impact. Yet, it has a voice that echoes louder that natural sound. God has called us do give without condition, without recognition, without hesitation. It is without platform or roll call, but it is freely give. With that call to give freely, and in return, freely you shall receive. One of the hardest things to do is to give when we feel that what we have is so necessary for our own lives and that the echoes to freely give still resounds. It did for that widow who gave a meal to Elijah when she was down to her last. It was so with the widow with two mites and if we search the scripture we will find others. God can take our little and turn it into much, but we have to be willing to let go the little.

At Blessing Box Ministry Nonprofit, our heart is simple: to serve individuals and families in our community with dignity, compassion, and consistent support. We stand in the gap for those facing food insecurity, financial hardship, and unexpected life challenges. Every box we pack, every meal we distribute, and every act of kindness we extend is rooted in our commitment to be the hands and feet of Jesus in Eastern North Carolina.

Just a couple of weeks ago, your generosity made a powerful impact. Because of your giving, we were able to provide food, hope, and relief to households who were truly down to their last. Some came quietly. Some came with tears. Some came on behalf of children or elderly loved ones. But every single one left with full hands and renewed strength because someone like you cared enough to give.

Your support didn’t just fill bags — it filled hearts.
It didn’t just meet needs — it restored dignity.
It didn’t just provide food — it reminded people that they are seen, valued, and not alone.

Why You Are Essential

Blessing Box Ministry Nonprofit cannot do this work without you.
Your donations — whether monthly, quarterly, annually, or whenever God places it on your heart — are the lifeline that keeps this ministry moving forward.

You are essential because:

You help us respond immediately when families are in crisis
You make it possible for us to keep shelves stocked and ready
You ensure that no one in our community has to suffer in silence
You allow us to expand our reach and serve more people with excellence

Every dollar, every can of food, every act of kindness becomes part of a much bigger story — a story of compassion, community, and transformation.

A Community Effort

Blessing Box Ministry Nonprofit is not built on one person.
It is built on a community of givers, volunteers, partners, and prayer warriors who believe that we are truly better together.

And because of you, lives are being changed.

If your heart is stirred by the work we are doing, we invite you to partner with us.

Your giving—large or small—makes a real difference.

Here’s how you can help right now:

• Give food to help restock the Blessing Box

• Give financially to support ongoing outreach

• Give time by volunteering or helping distribute

• Give prayer for the families we serve and the work ahead

Your gift today becomes someone’s breakthrough tomorrow.

We ask you to help us be the voice that continues to echo the voice of God in the earth around us.

Thank you

Blessing Box Ministry Nonprofit Team

🌷 March Is Belinda’s Month — A Call to Kindness, Compassion, and Community 🌷

This March, Blessing Box Ministry is honored to celebrate Belinda’s Month — a time dedicated to generosity, service, and the heart of giving. As we reflect on her legacy, we’re reminded of the simple but powerful message:

“Kindness. Pass it on.”

Just like the hands offering a box of hope…
Just like the love behind every meal, every hygiene kit, every prayer…
Just like the people in our community who show up with open hearts…

Belinda’s Month is a reminder that every act of kindness matters.

GIVE TODAY and let's make Belinda's Day Month special!

Blessing Box Ministry is excited to kick off a brand‑new year of service, outreach, and community impact. We’re hosting our first Board Meeting of the year, and we’re opening the door for friends, supporters, and community members who want to learn more about joining our mission.

This meeting is a great opportunity to:

Learn more about the heart and vision of Blessing Box Ministry
Discover how to become a board member or committee volunteer
Get information about upcoming projects, outreach events, and community needs
Connect with others who share a passion for serving Eastern North Carolina

Whether you’ve supported us for years or you’re just getting to know us, we’d love to have you in the room. Your gifts, talents, ideas, and presence matter. Together, we can continue to make an impact —one family, one neighborhood, one act of kindness at a time.

If you’re interested in joining or volunteering, this is the perfect place to start.
Come learn, connect, and grow with us. We welcome you and can't wait to see you.

Blessing Box Ministry
Serving with dignity, compassion, and community.

Address: 506B Erwin Road, Dunn, NC 28334

We are ending the year on a good note. This year we are able to help many families with food this Christmas do to a $5, 000 grant given by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Thank you for your generosity. Also, there will be toys given to help families with their little ones' Christmas desires.

Honoring Local Heroes 2025

One for the Books

What a night!! This was such an memoral event. To see the people coming out to support such a worthy cause. Blessing Box will always be a voice in the community and the people showed up to honor their heroes and pay tribute to those local heroes who love their community. The president would like to say congratulations to all the nominated "HEROES":

Blessing Box extrends its deepest gratitude to Gerald Hinton for entertaining us with his original music selections. We appreciate you and hope that God comtinues to bless the works of your hands

Also, President, Belinda Strickland would like to say thank you to her team of awesome women who helped see to it that this celebration went off without a hitch: Nina McNeill, vice-president, Charlene Haywood, secretary, Cornelia Malloy, fundraiser and marketing coordinator, Peggy Surles, board member, Chrissy, board member , Gwen Coxum, board member and Linda Eason, volunteer office support and much more. You are appreciated to the highest.

It's Giving Thursday - Let’s Be the Blessing

It's Thursday, let's come together to make a difference. Giving Thursday is more than a fundraiser—it’s a chance to show love, meet needs, and build community.

Your gift helps stock the Blessing Box, support outreach events like Fashion For Cause, JoyFest, and bring hope to families right here in our neighborhood. Every dollar becomes a meal, lights, or a reminder that someone cares.

Why Give?
Because someone is praying for help—and you can be the answer.
Because generosity brings us together.
Because when we give, we grow.

How to Give:
Visit https://igit.me/blessingbox. Whether it’s $5 or $50, your gift matters.

Let’s make Giving Thursday a day of overflowing grace. Share the message, spread the word, and let’s fill the Blessing Box with love.

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