Lazarus Community at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church

Who Can Visit?

Lazarus Community's food pantry is open to anyone in need. No prior registration is required to receive food.

Food & Essentials

The pantry provides food packages put together in cooperation with the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. Reviewers have noted that the items are a meaningful help, and the pantry has also been known to include pet food such as dog kibble in its distributions.

How to Pick Up

Lazarus Community runs a food-choice pantry, meaning visitors can select the items they'd like. The pantry operates on the last Wednesday of every month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Additional Support

Beyond the monthly food pantry, Lazarus Community offers a wide range of services:

• Drop-in Center (Wednesdays): Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, visitors can access showers, clothing, and other assistance. A caseworker is on site starting at 10:00 AM to help connect people with resources such as housing, mental health support, and medical services.
• Skyline Mobile Food Pantry: Skyline Urban Ministry brings their mobile food truck to the Lazarus Community parking lot on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please bring an ID.
• Soul Food Worship Service: Every Sunday at 4:00 PM, there's worship, fellowship, discussion, and dinner. Showers are available from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM before the service.
• Transitional Living Program: A transitional housing program for men experiencing homelessness.
• Community Garden: An on-site community garden that supports the ministry.
• Emergency Food Kits: Emergency food kits are available for people in urgent need.
• Mobile Food Truck Cafe: A mobile food truck cafe is part of the community's outreach.

Facilities

Lazarus Community offers free showers at its drop-in center on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and again on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM before the worship service. The site also has a clothing closet available during the Wednesday drop-in hours.

Ways to Give

Lazarus Community welcomes donations in several ways:

• Online: Donate through their giving page.
• Amazon Wish List: Items can be purchased from their Amazon wish list.
• By Mail or In Person: Checks can be mailed or brought to 5808 NW 23rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127. If coming in person, call 405-942-0930 to make arrangements first.
• By Phone: Call 405-942-0930 to arrange a donation.
• Sponsor a Resident: Individuals, Sunday schools, or churches can sponsor transitional housing residents at $500 per month. Contact bo.ireland1234@gmail.com for more information.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are welcome to help in several ways. To sign up as an individual, church, or group to prepare a meal for the Sunday dinner church, help with the pre-worship drop-in center, or assist with Sunday worship, email admin@lazaruscommunity.org. To help with the Wednesday drop-in center, where community members can receive food, showers, and services, also email admin@lazaruscommunity.org.

Volunteer groups can also join workdays to help build a supportive community for people recovering from homelessness. Tasks are available for all ages and ability levels, from construction to cleanup. Workdays are scheduled in advance, so contact admin@lazaruscommunity.org for more information.