The Good News Center
AUMC’s Hub for Joyful Generosity and Service
The Good News Center
302 E Magnolia Ave | Auburn, AL
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 4:18-19
Residents of Lee County are invited to visit the Good News Center on Friday mornings from 8 am-11 am. We can help with groceries and gently used clothing. Guests should bring a photo ID and another document or card showing their name and address. The Auburn United Methodist Church Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Looking for help with rent, utilities, or an emergency housing crisis? Residents of Lee County can call 334-329-5050 to learn more.
Good News Center Ministries
The Good News Center is AUMC’s place for ministries of whole-life compassionate care with our community. We open our doors every Friday morning from 8a-11a to share God’s love in very tangible ways:
Groceries
Guests shop for dry goods like canned veggies, fruits, soups, meats, pasta, cereal, peanut butter, and more and also select several perishable items like milk, cheese, eggs, and frozen meats.
Gently Used Clothings
Guests can select several clothing items including adult, young adult, child, toddler, and infant sizes.
Meals
Guests can enjoy a hot meal, coffee, drinks, and snacks served by our hospitality team while they wait for their turn to shop.
Prayers
Guests can meet with a volunteer in the prayer room to share their burdens and be reminded of God’s faithfulness. Our prayer team also passes out notecards so guests can share their prayer needs.
Serve at the Good News Center
There are many ways to be a part of God’s good news with us!
- Thursday Mornings
- 8am – 9am – Unload and sort the grocery order, stock the pantry shelves, and prepare for Friday shopping.
- 9am – 10am – Sort and organize clothing donations and prepare for Friday shopping.
- Friday Mornings
- Serve anytime from 8am – 11am
- Push a grocery cart and help bag items with our grocery shoppers
- Shop alongside a guest in the clothes closet
- Offer a listening ear and an encouraging presence in the prayer room
- Serve drinks and refreshments with the hospitality team
Tuesday Mornings Breakfast + Devo
7 am | Chick-fil-A (320 W. Magnolia Ave.)
Join us for Morning Studies at 7am on Tuesday mornings. Buy your breakfast and join us for a short devotion.
Wednesday Night Schedule
- 5:30pm-6pm | Dinner
- 4pm-8pm | Youth Midweek
- Join us for Midweek in the youth center every Wednesday between 4-8pm for hanging out, dinner, worship, and an activity. We open our Youth Center at 4pm and share dinner together at 5:30pm. Students are encouraged to eat with us at 5:30pm, cost is $5. Students who would like to go downtown to eat dinner/buy food should be dropped off downtown before walking to the church for Midweek.
