FirstCARE Ministry of Cabot

First C.A.R.E. is an acronym for Christian Assistance Resources and Encouragement.  It is our mission to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the indigent, the transient, the hungry, and those with other specific needs in our community and our church.  

What we do:
First C.A.R.E. provides food, clothing, and limited financial assistance to residents of Cabot, Austin, and Ward as well as the transient and the homeless as the situation warrants.


Food is purchased from a local grocery store as well as donated by our many contributors.  It is available to our clients every month and contains enough food to feed a family for approximately one week.
 
Clothing is provided to our clients on an as-needed basis.  Clients are allowed to select 3 outfits of clothing, a pair of shoes, and a coat.   Volunteers are available to assist in this process.
Household items such as blankets, cutlery, pot/pans, and dishes are often set aside for special circumstances and are available on an as needed basis.
 
Financial assistance is available once in a 12 month time period and is limited to a necessary utility bill, rent, or emergency non-narcotic prescriptions.

If you are a resident of Cabot, Austin, or Ward and are in need, please click the link below, and send us a short note and we will respond as soon as possible.
Interested in volunteering?
Volunteers are here to share the love of Jesus with each person who comes through the ministry’s doors.  This is the most important mission, no matter the area of service.  They are the linchpins of the First C.A R.E. ministry. There are only three qualifications necessary for these positions of service:
  A PASSION for people.
  A COMMITIMENT
to serve.
  A WILLINGNESS TO SHARE 
their testimony.

Can't volunteer, but would love to help? 
There are other areas of service, such as Counseling, Dontations of food / clothing or household items. You can also benefit FirstCARE through the Cabot Waterwoks Roundup Program, Kroger Community Rewards #81405, or through Hunters for the Hungry at the Cabot Meat Market.

Donations are only accepted during normal operating hours indicated below.
Location and Hours
404 W. Olive, Cabot, AR 72023
501-941-7893
Monday, Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm
            Tuesday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Financial support for this ministry is also provided by the following area churches: Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Faith Baptist Church, Old Austin Baptist Church, New Life Church, Our Savior of Lutheran Church, and Fellowship Bible Church. If you have any other questions, or would like to contact us on other matters, please email firstcare@fbccabot.org.