Be part of something that makes a difference.
There are simple ways, every week, to share God’s love with others.

bags of food to give out

Food Bags Given to Us By Food Giant in Hueytown

At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, ministry doesn’t just happen on Sundays.

Through ongoing collections and outreach efforts, we care for our neighbors, support families, and meet real needs in our community.

These ministries are part of who we are—and everyone is invited to take part.

Every item given, every act of kindness, and every moment of service becomes a light of hope.

We believe God uses even the smallest gifts to shine His love into the lives of others.

Click here to see our calendar of events.

Here are some of the ways you can get involved right now:

🔹 Ongoing Collections

  • Food donations for those in need

  • Hygiene and personal care items

  • Seasonal drives (school supplies, holiday needs, etc.)

  • Blessing Box Take what you need. Leave what you can. Share God’s lov

    A Way to Serve and Give
    Support the Blessing Box by sharing food, hygiene items, and hope with neighbors in need.

    Blessing Box & Little Library Location

    The Blessing Box and Little Library are located together on the church property at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near the back parking lot, to the right of the Family Life Center, beside the trees.

    They are placed next to each other for easy access and are available to the community.

    Look for the colorful boxes on the church grounds.

🔹 Community Ministries

  • Blessing Box support

  • Little Library book donations

  • Local outreach and service opportunities

👉 Drop off items during office hours or bring them with you on Sunday.
👉 Want to get more involved? Let us help you find your place to serve.
Little Library Take a book. Share a book. Grow through reading.

A Way to Serve and Give
Support the Little Library by sharing books, encouragement, and the joy of reading with our community.

Blessing Box & Little Library Location

The Blessing Box and Little Library are located together on the church property at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near the back parking lot, to the right of the Family Life Center, beside the trees.

They are placed next to each other for easy access and are available to the community.

Look for the colorful boxes on the church grounds.

BE KIND BIRMINGHAM

A local ministry serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty through clothing, hygiene items, and other essential supplies.

Year-Round Needs:

  • Men’s pants, belts, t-shirts
  • Children’s clothing
  • Tennis shoes
  • Personal-size hygiene items
    Men’s and children’s clothing are always in short supply

Seasonal Collections:

  • June–July: School supplies
  • October–February: Coats, hats, gloves, scarves

Mats for the Homeless:

  • Donate plastic bags for plarn
  • Contribute completed mats
  • Group meets twice/month; home contributions welcome

Drop-Off Locations:

  • FLC collection boxes or FLC door
  • Val’s Print Shop – 121 Park Road, Pleasant Grove
    (Clearly mark all items)

 

BLESSING BOX + LITTLE LIBRARY

 

BLESSING BOX

A free community food box where anyone may take food or leave donations to help others
Location: Back of the parking lot, right side of FLC, toward the trees; purple box
  • Non-perishable foods & toiletries
  • Suggested items:
    • Soups & stews, chili
    • Canned chicken, tuna, ham
    • Cereal (single & full-size)
    • Granola bars, fruit cups
    • Peanut butter & jelly
    • Oatmeal / grits packets
    • Pasta & sauces
    • Personal toiletries
  • Placement: In Blessing Box; if full, leave in clearly marked bag at FLC or beside FLC door

LITTLE LIBRARY

A free book-sharing library for children, youth, and adults. Take a book or leave one to help others read.
  • Location: Back of the parking lot near the Blessing Box; red box
  • Children’s & young adult books
  • Adult & religious books
  • Placement: In library; if full, leave in clearly marked bag at FLC door

SAV-A-LIFE (Hueytown)

A ministry supporting mothers, babies, and families through layette items, baby clothing, and maternity supplies. Donations may be dropped at the FLC or the Hueytown office in clearly marked bags
 
  • Collection: Year-round
  • Requested items: Layette items, baby clothes (up to 24 months / 4T), maternity clothes, baby booties (yellow, green, blue preferred)

Drop-Off Locations:

  • FLC (inside or beside FLC door, clearly marked bags)
  • 2719 19th St. North, Hueytown, AL
    • Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu 9 AM–4 PM, Tue 9 AM–6 PM

MCCOY ADULT DAY CARE

Supporting adults living with dementia and the caregivers
  • Small prizes for games, activities, and special events
    • Examples: puzzles, coloring books, crayons/markers, playing cards, small stuffed animals, word search books, craft supplies, stickers, fidget toys
  • Rock-A-Thon (February) – fundraiser & awareness
  • Drop-off: FLC or monetary donations via church office
  • Address & hours: 1843 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35208; Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM

BIRMINGHAM HUMANE SOCIETY

Humane Society SupportCaring for animals through compassion, donated supplies, and community kindness.

Humane Society Support
Caring for animals through compassion, donated supplies, and community kindness.

Promotes the humane treatment of animals

  • Towels, empty pill bottles, newspapers
  • Drop-off: FLC box in clearly marked bags

OTHER OUTREACH / SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Society of Saint Andrew –

  • Society of St. Andrew Helping feed hungry neighbors through hunger relief, food rescue, and compassionate service.

    Society of St. Andrew
    Helping feed hungry neighbors through hunger relief, food rescue, and compassionate service.

    Souper Bowl Lunch Enjoy soup and fellowship while helping raise support to feed those in need through the Society of St. Andrew.

    Souper Bowl Lunch
    Enjoy soup and fellowship while helping raise support to feed those in need through the Society of St. Andrew.

  • Souper Bowl Sunday (January): Annual hunger-relief offering for hunger relief They are a hunger-relief nonprofit focusing on food wastage and poverty-induced starvation

  • Embrace Alabama Kids-– White Christmas Offering (Nov–Dec): Support for children & families. Embrace Alabama Kids is a non-profit, faith-based organization dedicated to serving vulnerable children and families in crisis across the state of Alabama

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  • Embrace Alabama Kids Supporting children and families with love, hope, and practical care.

    Embrace Alabama Kids
    Supporting children and families with love, hope, and practical care.

    UMCOR:

    UMCOR
    Sharing hope and relief through disaster response, recovery, and compassionate care.

  • Disaster relief giving- They are working globally to alleviate suffering and advance hope and healing.