GAP Ministries

Medication and Healthcare Assistance
People living near or below the poverty line often need help with their health care. Lack of money causes many to put off care or stop taking necessary medications in order to pay other bills or buy food. GAP has trained nurse volunteers who assist an average of 20 people each week with health issues. Pharmacy cards are given to obtain non-narcotic prescription medications. Clients are referred to local clinics for medical needs beyond simple first aid and individual packets of over-the-counter pain medications are supplied as needed.

Photo Identification and Birth Certificates
Birth Certificates: To receive a photo ID you must provide a birth certificate. Many of our clients are without the funds or means to obtain their birth certificate. GAP assists clients in completing and mailing the application to the state where they were born. All fees are absorbed by the GAP budget. The birth certificate is mailed back to our client’s residence or to GAP if the client is homeless. GAP helps to obtain an average of 15 birth certificates each month.
Photo ID: Persons without a photo ID cannot apply for temporary work, enroll in school, or qualify for certain social services. GAP volunteers transport clients to the Department of Drivers Services each Thursday. The $20 fee is paid by GAP. An average of 12 clients per month are transported for photo ID.

Transitional Housing
GAP Ministries co-owns a transitional house with Interfaith Hospitality Network. Many volunteer hours have been put into making it a place for two families to transition into independent living. GAP volunteers provide routine maintenance both inside and outside of the home.

Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen

Food Pantry: GAP volunteers assist an average of 70 clients each week as they shop for canned goods, fresh bread and hygiene articles each Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. GAP volunteers donate food, transport groceries, stock the shelves and serve clients. We offer food that can be prepared at home as well as portable pop-top cans for our transient population with nowhere to cook.

Soup Kitchen: Every Tuesday of the year, GAP supporters, volunteers, and participating churches assemble teams at the Master’s Table to prepare and serve an average of 300 nourishing meals to the hungry and homeless in downtown Augusta . Volunteers begin preparing at 8:30 a.m. and serve from 11:00am until 12:30pm.