Our church is also the home of Wright's Food Pantry, which is a local food bank mission that provides food to Burke County families in need. This services is held by the church on a Saturday of every month depending on the deliviery of food.

There are over 300 families who recieve food boxes each month.

We accept any and all donations of food or checks made out to Abernethy Memorial with a memo noting it is for the food pantry.

If you wish to make a donation of food please call the church to make sure someone is there.

If you wish to make a donation of money please mail your check to Abernethy Memorial UMC PO Box 127, Rutherford College, NC 28671