Going After the One

Helping Harvest comes to aid of a hungry man just released from the hospital

At Helping Harvest, we believe every person matters. Sometimes, making a difference in someone's life begins with a simple phone call.

This box of food was delivered to our friend in need free of charge. We'll always lend a helping hand to anyone in crisis.

Recently, we received a call from a gentleman who had recently been released from the hospital. As he spoke, he broke down in tears. He had no food. He was hungry, and he didn't know what to do.

We knew we needed to help.

Before packing a box of groceries, we asked a few important questions. Did he have a refrigerator to keep food fresh? Did he have a way to heat meals? Did he have a can opener? We wanted to make sure that whatever we provided would be food he could safely prepare and eat.

Two of our dedicated volunteers then packed a box of groceries and drove out to deliver it to him. But this was about more than delivering food. When they arrived, they took time to make sure he was safe and had what he needed. They also had the opportunity to pray with him, offering not only practical assistance but a moment of connection, comfort, and hope.

Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:3–7. A shepherd who has one hundred sheep leaves the ninety-nine to search for the one that is lost. When he finds it, he rejoices because that one sheep matters.

At Helping Harvest, we believe in going after the one.

We serve families, seniors, and individuals throughout our community, but sometimes the greatest impact we can make is by reaching just one person at a moment when life feels overwhelming. One phone call. One box of groceries. Two volunteers willing to make the drive. A reminder that someone cares.

We were honored to be in the right place at the right time to help this gentleman. His circumstances remind us why our work matters and why compassion must always be at the heart of what we do.

He remains in our prayers even now. We pray for his continued recovery, his well-being, and the reassurance that he is not alone.

Because at Helping Harvest, we believe that no one should be forgotten, no one should have to face hardship without compassion, and every single person is worth going after.

Sometimes, helping the one is the most important thing we do.