History: Since 1988, low income and homeless families received food, clothing, and financial assistance from the Norcross Cooperative Ministry. NCM receives support from local churches, businesses, civic and social organizations, foundations and individuals.

Did you know: NCM serves at-risk residents of Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Doraville and Tucker in Gwinnett County. It has kept its doors open during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure its clients have access to needed services. NCM serves more than 30,000 individuals each year.

Its motto: Helping those in crisis by collaborating with the community to offer programs and services that transform lives through the love of Christ.

How you can help: Sign up for Kroger or Amazon's charity program and select Norcross Cooperative Ministry, whenever you shop, they'll donate money to the co-op. Volunteers can assist with sorting clothing donations, helping with their job ministry programs, client assistance or administrative duties. NCM also takes food and monetary donations.

To learn more: Visit norcrossco-op.org or call 770-263-8268.

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