Helping hands High point inc.
Food Pantry and Emergency Financial Assistance
About Us
Our Mission
Helping Hands is a Christian organization providing food, emergency financial assistance, and basic life skills education to community members in need.
Our Vision
Our vision is to enhance the quality of life for all people within the greater High Point community.
OUR SERVICES
We serve individuals in crisis by meeting their most immediate needs. For some that includes a box of food weekly.
Leadership
The Helping Hands Story
In 1994, a kind hearted person with ties to a food pantry left food at the doorstep of a local pastor whose child was receiving cancer treatments. That kindness and much needed assistance planted a seed. A year and a half later, the pastor's church created a food closet. Before long, church members suggested the church should apply for a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank.
From our early days affiliation with Lighthouse Assemblies of God and Grace Church to becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Helping Hands High Point has grown into the largest food pantry in the area.
As a non-profit, we depend entirely on the generosity and support of our community, foundations, and corporations who believe in our goals and are willing to help fund our programs. We feed neighbors in need, provide emergency financial assistance, and offer volunteer opportunities.
Leadership
Steve Key
Executive Director
Often witty, sometimes serious, Admiral Steve Key steers Helping Hands through the shifting waters of food and housing insecurity. After a very brief retirement, Steve took the helm in 2021 and has led the team in expansive growth in serving the greater High Point area. He considers it his joy to serve others who are facing need in our community.
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John Maze
Operations Director
Always on the go, running the food pantry operations like a pro, you can find John picking up food donations and performing a variety of tasks from maintenance to teaching classes. His expertise is indispensable. His passion is to feed the hungry in our community.
the Team
Lisa Whitaker
Lisa is our financial administrator. She handles the day-to-day communications with community members who are seeking help with their rent and High Point Utility. Lisa keeps our office running smoothly and is our go to person!
Genesis Fabian
Genesis Fabian is our food pantry coordinator. She does everything food pantry related. Genesis is the face of Helping Hands with her friendly demeanor, always ready to greet each person who comes to our doors.
Quentin Trent
Quentin Trent is an all-around help and someone we rely heavily upon. His role is varied because he can be counted on to help in any capacity. Quinton delivers food boxes, picks up food donations, and works in the food pantry in every way.
Aaron Keat
Aaron Keat primarily works with our Smart Choice food pantry system. He helps community members choose food online for a biweekly box. He also keeps track of our food pantry inventory.
Stephanie Kiser
Stephanie Kiser is our development and communications coordinator. She handles everything event related, from food drives to the annual fundraiser. Stephanie builds community relations and maintains communication with our donors and supporters. She also updates our social media.
John Swartzbaugh
John Swartzbaugh delivers food to the neighbors who can't come in person to our food pantry. In his kindheartedness, he often stops to pray for the men and women who he has come to know. John believes that "Helping Hands has a wonderful mission reaching out in our community. It aligns with my Christian beliefs and provides me with an outlet for personal ministry to those in need."
Board of Directors
Chair
Lili Begic
Vice Chair
Anthro Gamble
Secretary
Emily Thiel
Treasure
Debbie Clodfelter
Board Member
Janice Spainhour
Board Member
Ken Fulp
Board Member
Dr. Mike Sink
Board Member
Annette Battle
Board Member
Rebecca Nooe
Board Member
Cindy Hatley
Our Journey in Numbers
1995
Lighthouse Assemblies of God Church, on Dorothy Street in High Point, established a food closet to serve families in need.
1998
Lighthouse Assembly of God merged with Grace Church. The food ministry came under the cover of Grace and moved to Montlieu Ave. The food pantry was officially named Helping Hands.
2007
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC named Helping Hands Agency Of The Year. The pantry was also recognized as the largest food pantry in the city of High Point. The pantry outgrew it's facility and was limited by what one church could give.
2010
Helping Hands became Incorporated as a separate non-profit entity and moved to the upper-level of 2301 South Main Street.
2025
Celebrating 30 years, Helping Hands is expanding our capacity to serve the greater High Point area. The pantry added three new employees to the small staff. We also acquired property surrounding the existing office through a purchase of 2315 S. Main Street.