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Love thy neighbor.

At First Fruit Ministries, we provide holistic solutions that remove victims from their traffickers, transition people from the streets into housing, and bring healing to wounded souls.

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Unhoused individuals access showers, laundry, hot meals, and free medical care on our campus.

18,000

Hot meals are served at our Day Shelter and on the streets of Wilmington.

2,950

Nights of shelter are provided to survivors of commercial sex trafficking.

2,870

Households consistently access groceries and essential items at our Food Pantry.

20,000

Hours are generously served by our incredible family of more than 1,000 active volunteers.

Annual impact

Our story

What began in 1998 as one man delivering food to homeless children has grown into a lifeline for Wilmington’s most vulnerable. A simple outreach turned into a movement—weekly meals became full-scale food programs, emergency aid expanded into safe housing, and street outreach evolved into long-term recovery support. Today, we provide shelter, nourishment, spiritual guidance, and essential services for survivors of homelessness and trafficking, carrying forward a 25-year legacy of restoring lives and rebuilding futures.

I need help with...

For emergency support, text HELP to 910-899-8380 on WhatsApp for 24/7 resources, or explore the resources below:

New Hanover County Resource Packet

NC Human Trafficking Resources Directory

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Join the mission

Your time and generosity make a real, immediate impact. Volunteer to serve meals, assist with outreach, or support survivors on their journey. Donate and know that 93 cents of every dollar goes directly to providing life-changing care. However you give, we owe you our deepest gratitude.

Upcoming events

FREE Event

Freedom BBQ

Join us for lunch & a belated Independence Day celebration with our unhoused neighbors. Enjoy community, free resources, & award-winning BBQ!

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First Fruit Dance-a-Thon

Get ready to dance for a cause! Join us for a Dance-a-Thon to raise donations in support of Wilmington's unhoused community.

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