2021 Impact Report

February 18, 2022

In 2021, First Fruit Ministries has pushed out into the darkness of homelessness and human trafficking with new outreaches, new housing, and a collaborative effort to change the whole trafficking response system. First Fruit teams piloted a specialized outreach to trafficking victims, scouring the streets and locations of sex work, engaging those being trafficked in our community with kindness and help. First Fruit opened another day of outreach center services just for women, offering showers, laundry, meals, supplies, medical care, case management, and housing services.

Even more, First Fruit Ministries opened new supportive housing for trafficking victims called 5.11 House. First Fruit Ministries has been the largest provider of housing and services for trafficking victims in the region for more than 20 years. Thank you for partnering with us and showing our community what unconditional love looks like in practice.

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2 million meals and counting! As the world faced the challenges of COVID-19, our dedicated team at First Fruit Ministries never stopped working to ensure no one went hungry. Through our food pantry and street outreach programs, we provided fresh food boxes and hot meals for homeless and food insecure neighbors. Your support made it possible to serve the most vulnerable among us. Together, we are making a difference! 
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Wilmington, NC, Jan. 10, 2023 First Fruit Ministries, Wilmington’s largest and oldest organization serving homeless and trafficked individuals, is holding a Celebration Benefit on January 19 in honor of the non-profit’s 25th anniversary. This night of storytelling will showcase real stories of hope, growth, tragedy, and encounters that transform the lives of people living on the streets.
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