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Missions for CamdenCamden County, Georgia

Serving Camden County since 2004

Serving Camden County with Compassion, Hope, and the Love of Christ.

For over 20 years, Missions for Camden has been dedicated to serving families in need through food assistance, community outreach, prayer, and the love of Jesus Christ.

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Our Impact

Two decades of showing up for our neighbors

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About Missions for Camden

Hope delivered with dignity, one family at a time

Our Mission

“We exist to serve individuals and families experiencing hardship by providing food, hope, prayer, and practical support while sharing the love of Christ.”

Our Vision

Building a stronger Camden County where every family experiences hope, dignity, and community support.

  • Faith
  • Compassion
  • Service
  • Integrity
  • Community
  • Hope
Pastor James Ham, founder of Missions for Camden

Our Leadership

Pastor James Ham

Retired U.S. Navy Chief, community pastor, and founder of Missions for Camden. For more than twenty years he has led food distributions, prayer gatherings, and disaster response across Camden County.

  • CEO, Christ Outreach Mission
  • Founder, Missions for Camden
  • Community Pastor
  • Retired U.S. Navy Chief
  • Community Advocate
  • Christian Leader
Read his full story

Our Programs

Practical help for real needs

Nine ministries working together to meet Camden County families where they are.

  • Emergency Food Assistance

    Same-week grocery boxes and fresh produce for households facing an unexpected shortfall.

  • Community Outreach

    Neighborhood pop-ups, mobile pantries, and street ministry across Camden County.

  • Prayer Ministry

    Confidential prayer, pastoral counsel, and a team that follows up personally.

  • Disaster Relief

    Water, hot meals, and cleanup crews when storms hit the Georgia coast.

  • Family Support

    Case-by-case help with utilities, transportation, clothing, and referrals.

  • Youth Programs

    Mentorship, service days, and safe spaces for students to grow in faith.

  • Holiday Food Drives

    Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes so no table in Camden sits empty.

  • Financial Guidance

    Budget coaching and stewardship classes that build long-term stability.

  • Senior Assistance

    Home deliveries, wellness checks, and companionship for older neighbors.

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Every Gift Changes Lives.

Every donation goes directly to work in Camden County — filling grocery boxes, fueling outreach events, and covering emergency assistance for families in crisis.

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Your Donation Makes a Difference

See exactly what your gift provides

  • $25

    Provides groceries for a family.

  • $50

    Stocks pantry shelves.

  • $100

    Supports emergency assistance.

  • $250

    Helps community outreach events.

  • $500+

    Sponsors multiple families.

Success Stories

Voices from families, volunteers, and partners

“When my hours got cut, Missions for Camden made sure my kids never went to bed hungry. They prayed with me at my car door and I have never forgotten it.”
Denise M.Family served, Kingsland

Events

What's coming up in Camden County

  • Food Pantry Distribution

    Every Tuesday & Saturday

    9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Mission Center, St. Marys

  • Community Prayer Night

    First Thursday monthly

    6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

    Fellowship Hall, Kingsland

  • Holiday Food Drive

    November 14

    8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Camden County Recreation Center

  • Volunteer Orientation

    Second Saturday monthly

    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Mission Center, St. Marys

  • Fundraising Dinner

    March 21

    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Coastal Pines Event Hall

  • Back-to-School Giveaway

    August 2

    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Woodbine Community Park

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Prayer Requests

We would be honored to pray with you

Share your request confidentially. Our pastoral prayer team reads every submission and prays over it by name.

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From the Blog

Stories, updates, and encouragement

  • Latest News · October 12

    500 Boxes in One Morning: Inside Our Fall Distribution

    Volunteers arrived before sunrise and served 500 households before noon. Here is how the morning unfolded.

  • Community Stories · September 28

    From Pantry Line to Volunteer Team: Angela's Story

    Angela came for a grocery box during a hard season. Two years later she leads a Saturday crew.

  • Volunteer Spotlights · September 9

    Volunteer Spotlight: Mr. Willie's 15 Years of Saturdays

    He has not missed a distribution since 2011. We asked him why he keeps showing up.

Read the blog

Partner With Us

Businesses, churches, schools, and civic groups

Camden County is strongest when we serve together. Partner with us to sponsor distributions, host drives, or fund emergency assistance.

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Gallery

Camden County, in the middle of the work

Volunteers, families, food distribution, community events, and prayer gatherings.

  • Volunteers handing a box of groceries to a family outside a church
  • Volunteers sorting canned goods into boxes at the food pantry
  • Community members holding hands in a prayer circle
  • A multigenerational family smiling together in their neighborhood
  • Youth volunteers carrying donation boxes at an outreach event
  • Volunteers loading grocery boxes into a family's car at a drive-through distribution

Stay Connected With Our Mission

Community updates, prayer requests, volunteer opportunities, and donation campaigns — delivered about twice a month.