Storehouse

Phone #: 308-455-3302
Hours: MWF, 9AM-12PM | TTh, 3:30PM-6:30PM

What is Storehouse?

Storehouse is eFree’s in-house ministry serving people in our church family and in our community who have hit a rough patch financially. We offer resources such as a fully stocked pantry, small household items, toiletries, a shower, and more.

We also offer financial assistance while paired with a Care Team member who will walk with each participant long term as they work toward being able to support themselves and their families again, and to share with others the fruit of their labor. We offer groups and individualized care for both women and men.

Our philosophy for our environment and for doing ministry:

Belong | By our atmosphere and posture, we communicate that everyone is welcome and belongs here. We believe that because of Jesus, you are loved unconditionally – not the future, better version of you, but the you right now, just the way you are. When you come to Storehouse, you will notice that our environment is very relaxed and laid-back. We invite our staff and team members to bring their children to serve with them; our hope is that because of this, you will feel like you are walking into a family’s living room or kitchen.

Believe | We believe that the only sufficient answer to our search for hope and meaning is Jesus. We will be fluent in the Good News of the Gospel and will lovingly share the extravagant love that our heavenly Father has for you!

Become | We believe because of the fall, we are all broken – our brokenness is just manifested in different ways. We are all striving to become more like Jesus, glorifying God through our work, relationships, and creation. While our guests are learning how to grow toward healthy relationships with their children and families, we are learning right along with them!

Donate
Donate

To partner with us financially, please write checks to Kearney eFree Church and indicate “Grace Offering” in the memo.  You can mail your donation to Kearney eFree (Attn:Storehouse – 4010 7th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845) or you can drop it off at Storehouse during our open hours.

Pantry donations may be dropped off at Storehouse during our open hours.  Please contact us at 308-455-3302 for accepted donations. Tax deduction receipts are available upon request. Thank you!


“Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of the down-and-outers. Speak out for justice! Stand up for the poor and destitute.” (Proverbs 31:8-9, MSG)


Pantries Team

Thursdays at 9am

Role: stocking the pantries, facing shelves, inventory donations

Dee McClenahan |  Pantries Coordinator

Contact: Nicole Ritter | Storehouse Coordinator | nicole@kearneyefree.com

Hospitality Team

During our Open Hours (MWF, 9AM-12PM; TTh, 3:30PM-6:30PM)

Our Hospitality Team runs the Storehouse during our Open Hours. This role primarily consists of welcoming guests and participants, assisting them with shopping in the Storehouse pantry, helping with current projects, answering the phone, and connecting with participants and guests who visit Storehouse throughout the week. This team member will receive training and will have access to the hospitality manual so they feel best equipped to answer any questions they may receive while serving.

Contact: Nicole Ritter | Storehouse Coordinator | nicole@kearneyefree.com

For co-leading Storehouse Groups
Facilitate a group for men or women, leading Spiritual discussions and conversations, sharing the Gospel as it speaks Truth to every area of our lives.  These group facilitators help lead and direct the group through creating relationships; they also host guest speakers and different topics, seasonally or as the group may need.
Time Commitment: Schedules for the groups are based on the facilitators’ availability; groups commonly meet 1x / month for 1 hour.

Contact: Nicole Ritter | Storehouse Coordinator | nicole@kearneyefree.com

Care Team – Advocates

 

Dependent upon the Advocate’s availability; 30 minutes to an hour 2 x/month

Advocates meet one-on-one with Storehouse participants, working towards financial health by identifying internal and external obstacles, setting goals, and providing encouragement along the way. This team member does not need to be well-versed in financial and budgeting skills, as all paperwork and training will be provided to serve in this role. Strengths for this position will primarily include a  desire to encourage others, one-on-one discipleship, as well as a heart for those who are struggling and either living in poverty or trying to improve their current life situation. This role is for male and female leaders.

Contact: Nicole Ritter | Storehouse Coordinator | nicole@kearneyefree.com

Consultants

During our Open Hours (MWF, 9AM-12PM; TTh, 3:30PM-6:30PM); Usually 60 minutes 3x/month

A field expert (financial, insurance, legal, nutritional, retired teacher, mechanic, car salesmen, etc.) that can offer practical and sound advice with a Biblical perspective for individuals that are not well-resourced.

Contact: Nicole Ritter | Storehouse Coordinator | nicole@kearneyefree.com

How to Support Us?

Pray

Please join us in praying for our team, for emotional protection as well as for physical safety over all of Storehouse. Please pray for our guests and participants. We desire to serve and love each visitor well, all while pointing them to Jesus as the answer to their everyday life. Please pray that God will be softening their hearts to Him and His plan for their life and that they will be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading, even if they don’t know Jesus as their Lord and Savior yet.

Donate

Whether financially or through donations to our pantry, we are so grateful for your support in this way! Please see above for the details on supporting us through donations.

Serve with us

One of our favorite things is adding to our team! We would love to have you! Please see “Join our Team” for the different areas you can serve with Storehouse.