Bethel Church to Host Homeless Outreach Dinner at Downtown Martinsburg Square (Martinsburg, West Virginia)

Bethel Church is set to host a downtown outreach event in Martinsburg, offering a hot meal and essential supplies to those in need. The event, scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m., will take place at the downtown square. Attendees will receive a number upon entering the food line, which will be used to claim a supply bag after the meal. These bags contain basic necessities such as toilet paper, hygiene products, snacks, and bottled water.

The meal includes homemade chili, chicken noodle soup, sandwiches, fruit, chips, and cookies. Pastor Jane Campbell explained that the supply bags are made possible by the generosity of the Bethel Church congregation. Due to limited availability, the bags are expected to run out quickly. To address this, Jackie Crouse, the church’s Homeless Outreach Liaison, will have a table with additional items from the supply bags and items on attendees’ wishlists, such as tents or tarps.

Crouse, who works for Bethel seven days a week, has developed close relationships with many of the individuals she serves. Her efforts extend beyond the homeless population, as she also assists senior citizens who lack resources. She collaborates with a network of people and organizations to fulfill her mission of helping those in need.

Bethel Church has been providing downtown outreach for six years. The church also offers a monthly Bread of Life meal on the third Tuesday of each month and maintains a community clothes closet during that time. The congregation’s long-term commitment to supporting the under-resourced reflects a dedication to practical neighbor-love and community care.

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