About Lilburn Cooperative Ministry
Lilburn Co-op is a Christian ministry serving the needs of individuals and families in our area, as well as the members of all of our supporting churches. Founded in 1994, we are an ongoing expression of God’s love in the community.
Our Mission
- Glorify God and demonstrate Christ’s love to others as a Christian cooperative ministry
- Utilize community resources to minister to the material and spiritual needs of those in crisis
- Preserve the client’s dignity, encouraging self responsibility and spiritual growth
Services To Support Churches
- A central ministry to refer those requesting assistance
- Screening of clients and their needs enabling the churches to use donations wisely and help prevent overlap and abuse of services
- Up to date information on additional sources of assistance
- Pool resources from our group of churches allowing each church to make a regular commitment that is within its own budget
- Send client information to churches for follow up
Who We Serve
Families and individuals in Lilburn, Stone Mountain (ZIP Code 30087) and the Gwinnett County part of Tucker (ZIP Code 30084) that is located below Lawrenceville Highway. We also serve members of supporting churches (regardless of where the member live) provided that the member is in “good standing” and has been a member of the supporting church for at least six months.
Services to Our Clients
- Food pantry
- Funds for emergency needs
- Clothing closet
- Referrals for other clothing needs and household items
- Referral information for other sources of assistance
- Budget planning assistance
- Employment resources and referrals
- School supplies
- Counseling referral
- Follow up with clients for additional help