Thrive Addictions Services, LLC

07/28/2026

05/19/2026

An addict fell in a hole and couldn't get out.
A businessman went by.
The addict called out for help.
The businessman threw him some money and told him to buy a ladder.
But the addict could not find a ladder in this hole he was in.
A doctor walked by.
The addict said, "Help, I can't get out."
The doctor gave him some drugs and said,
"Take this, it will relieve the pain."
The addict said thanks, but when the pills ran out while he was still in the hole.
A renowned psychiatrist rode by and heard the addict's cries for help.
He stopped and said, "How did you get in there?
Were you born there? Did your parents put you there? Tell me about yourself, it will alleviate your sense of loneliness."
So the addict talked with him for an hour, then the psychiatrist had to leave, but he said he'd be back next week.
The addict thanked him, but was still in his hole. A priest came by and heard the addict calling for help.
The priest gave him a Bible and said, "I’ll pray for you.
The priest got down on his knees and prayed for the addict, then left.
The addict was very grateful and he read the whole Bible, but he was still stuck in that hole.
A recovering addict happened to be passing by. The addict cried out, "Hey, help me, l'm stuck in this hole."
Right away, the recovering addict jumped in the hole with him.
The addict said, "What are you doing? Now we're both stuck here."
But the recovering addict said, "It's okay, I've been here before, I know the way out."

The moral of the story is that empathy and shared experience can reach where education, money, or good intentions alone cannot.
The recovering addict could help because he understood the hole. Not from theory, but from lived experience.

The opposite of addiction is connection.

Go help someone and let’s keep trudging together!

04/11/2026

I blame the New Math!

03/16/2026

Due to the severe nature of the possible inclement weather, we encourage our members to use caution and consider safety before coming to group tonight. If you feel it is unsafe or a major disposition, then come tomorrow.

02/18/2026

Be careful. Don’t drink and text!

10/25/2025

SUPER LIST 📝
📦🥫 FOOD ASSISTANCE + 🥘FREE MEALS

🗒️ Check with these places for food assistance for November OR Thanksgiving— especially if you’re experiencing EBT or SNAP delays.

✅ FOOD PANTRIES

⛪ 1st Start Child Development Center #317
@ 1425 McArthur Rd
🕒 6am–6pm Mon–Fri (curbside)
📱 488-8881

⛪ 2 Fish & 5 Loaves Food Outreach
@ 908 Mescal Ct
🕒 3rd Sat 11am–1pm

⛪ Abney Chapel Community Service Center
@ 332 Old Wilmington Rd
🕒 Mon–Wed 9am–12pm (Referral needed)
📱 483-4384

⛪ Alms House
@ 5536 W Patterson St, Hope Mills
🕒 Tues, Wed, Fri 9am–11:30am (Call first; DSS referral)
📱 425-0902

⛪ Anointed Word
@ 5303 Bragg Blvd
🕒 Wed 11am–1:30pm
📱 867-3247

⛪ Beatitude House (New South River Baptist Assoc)
@ 102 North St, Spring Lake
🕒 Thurs–Sat 10:30am–12pm & 1pm–3pm (App & referral needed; 3 baskets yearly + holiday bonus)
📱 496-0925

⛪ Beauty Spot Missionary Baptist Church
@ 7554 Sandra St
🕒 Tues & Thurs 9am–12pm (Drive-Thru)
📱 867-6272

⛪️ Catholic Charities
@ 726 Ramsey St Ste 10–11
🕒 Mon–Thurs 9am–11:30am (Once/90 days; ID + referral)
📱 424-2020

⛪ Charity Church
@ 431 Neville St
🕒 3rd Thurs 11am–1pm
📱 484-8764

⛪ Christ Worship Center
@ 4453 Black Bridge Rd
🕒 3rd Sat 9am–11am; Mon–Wed–Fri 11am–1pm (Call ahead)
📱 423-7777

⛪ Cliffdale Christian
@ 6427 Cliffdale Rd
🕒 3rd Thurs 11am–1pm (ID needed)
📱 864-4911

🏢 Dept of Social Services
@ 1225 Ramsey St
🕒 Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm (Food & Nutrition 2nd floor #22) Apply: epass.nc.gov
📱 323-1540

🏢 Fayetteville Urban Ministry
@ 701 Whitfield St
🕒 Mon–Fri 9am–12:30pm (try to bring: ID, lease or utility bill, income, paystub, SSI. **Unemployed welcomed)
📱 483-5944

⛪ Healing Touch Ministries
@ 1411 Rim Rd
🕒 Mon–Wed–Fri 5pm–6:30pm
📱 493-0596

⛪ Highland Presbyterian Church
@ 111 Highland Ave
🕒 Wed 4–5pm, Thurs 11am–2pm (ID/residency; once/3 months)
📱 485-2147

⛪ His Bread of Life Ministry
@ 204 S Reilly Rd
🕒 Wed 9am–12pm
📱 864-3991

⛪ Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
@ 1601 Raeford Rd
🕒 Mon–Thurs 11am–1pm (CC resident; ID; closed holidays)
📱 484-2134

⛪ House of Bread
@ 113 Circle St
🕒 2nd & 4th Sat 9am–11am
📱 964-2611

⛪ Household of Faith WOC
@ 468 N Plymouth St
🕒 3rd Wed monthly 9am–3pm
📱 483-8942

⛪ Mission Field Ministries
@ 3429 Black and Decker Rd
🕒 Mon, Wed, Fri 10am until; every 3rd Sat 12pm–2pm food pantry

⛪ My Father’s House Christian Church
@ 157 Old Shaw Rd Ste 5
🕒 Thurs 12pm–2pm (Call first; ID, proof of income, DSS referral; every 3 months)
📱 864-7396

🙏 Operation Blessing
@ 1337 Ramsey St
🕒 Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm (Appointment only; closed 12–1pm)
📱 483-1119

⛪ Piney Grove Church
@ 244 Slocomb Rd
🕒 2nd Wed monthly 9am–12pm (Can adjust if needed)
📱 850-1919 / 488-3782

🏠 Ruthz Haven4Hope
🕒 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm (Call first; canned food on request)
📱 261-6053

⛪ Shaw Heights Baptist Church
@ 5946 Gregory St
🕒 Wed 10am–11am & 1 Sat monthly (POC Pastor Doug 910-850-1617)
📱 488-2035

⛪ South River Community Church
@ Hwy 13
🕒 By appointment (POC Ann Long)
📱 489-3161

⛪ St. Paul Full Gospel Baptist Church
@ 602 Mann St
🕒 Tues & Wed 10am–2pm (Photo ID)
📱 568-5663 / 486-0202

⛪ Teach All Nations
@ 12254 NC 210, Spring Lake
🕒 2nd Fri 1pm–4pm (Drive); Thurs–Fri 11am–2pm (Closed 2nd Fri)
📱 497-7100

⛪ The Church at Cedar Creek
@ 4010 Cedar Creek Rd
🕒 Wed–Thurs 9:30am–12:30pm (ID + residency)
📱 483-6895

⛪ The Cokesbury Methodist Church
@ 7536 Clinton Rd, Stedman
🕒 Mon–Wed–Fri 11am–1pm; Sat 1pm–3pm (Emergencies: Lisa O’Donnell)
📱 339-6540

⛪ True Vine Ministries
@ 5301 Morganton Rd
🕒 3rd Thurs 10am–1pm (ID; 1 visit/month)
📱 867-6762

Hello, can you update food pantry hours for True Vine Ministries. Our pantry hours are from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm every 3rd Thursday. 5301 Morganton Rd. We use to have a weekly pantry, but we had to close it down.

⛪ Williams Chapel
@ 1230 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake
🕒 Wed 6pm–7pm; Fri 11:30am–12:30pm (Call for urgent needs)
📱 436-3186

🏢 LYFE Market
@ 854 Chapel Hill Rd, Spring Lake
🕒 Mon 12–6pm, Fri 10am–3pm, 2nd Sat monthly 9am–1pm (Emergency calls welcome)
📱 745-0123


✅ PUBLIC MEALS

⛪ Alms House
@ 3909 Ellison St, Hope Mills
🕒 Love Lunch Mon–Fri 12–12:30pm & 5–5:30pm; Sat 12pm; Sun 5pm
📱 425-0902

⛪ Grace United Methodist Church
@ 2005 Ireland Dr
🕒 Soup Kitchen Thurs 12pm–2pm
📱 424-0894

🏢 Manna Day Resource Center
@ 128 S King St
🕒 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30am–1pm

⛪ Martha’s Table
@ 509 Person St
🕒 1st & 3rd Sat 11am–1pm
📱 483-4714

🏢 Operation Inasmuch
@ 531 Hillsboro St
🕒 Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30am–8:20am
📱 433-2161

🏢 Salvation Army
@ 245 Alexander St
🕒 Dinner daily 5pm–5:30pm
📱 483-8119

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