The HOPE Project: Sharing Compassion, One Person at a Time

At First Congregational Church, we believe in the power of hope—not just as an idea, but as action. The HOPE Project is our way of putting faith into motion, serving our unhoused neighbors with dignity, care, and tangible support.

Every month, we gather as a community to provide essential supplies, food, and kindness to those experiencing homelessness. But this is about more than just meeting physical needs. The HOPE Project’s mission is to bring hope—hope that circumstances can change, hope for stability, and hope for a brighter future. Because no one’s story is finished, and no one is forgotten.

The Hope Project at First Congregational Church-UCC of Bakersfield

What We Do

On the first Sunday of each month, volunteers distribute food bags, hygiene kits, and other essentials to those in need. But we don’t just hand out supplies—we listen, connect, and uplift. Whether it’s a meal, a prayer, or simply a moment of human connection, we believe these small acts can make a big difference.

📅 Upcoming Distribution Dates:
📍 First Sunday of Every Month

  • March 2 | April 6 | May 4

  • June 1 | July 6 | August 3

  • September 7 | October 5 | November 2

How You Can Help

We invite you to be part of this mission! Whether you have an hour to serve, supplies to donate, or a heart to pray for those in need, you can help bring hope to someone’s life.

✨ Volunteer: Join us on a distribution Sunday and experience firsthand how a simple act of kindness can change a life.
🎒 Donate Supplies: Hygiene kits, non-perishable food, socks, and blankets are always needed.
🙏 Pray & Support: Your prayers and encouragement fuel this ministry, reminding our neighbors that they are seen and loved.

Join Us in Bringing HOPE

No one should feel invisible. No one should lose hope. Together, we can be the hands and feet of Christ, serving one person at a time, one day at a time.

To get involved, reach out to us or visit us on the first Sunday of the month. Let’s make our community a place where hope is always within reach.

💛 Come. Serve. Bring HOPE.