Cuts in funding mean cutbacks for CAM
- K.D. Michaels
- 24 hours ago
- 2 min read
Christian Action Ministries has some changes coming, due to cuts in federal funding.
On March 28, it was announced that $300 million in federal funding would be cut from USDA commodity funding. As a result, Christian Action Ministries will lose an estimated $300,000 a year – money that is vital in helping serve neighbors in need of food, according to Christian Action Ministries Executive Director Michele Dean.
Due to these financial constraints, Christian Action Ministries is forced to make some drastic changes to the services they provide.
"We will continue to serve our Senior Mobile Distributions, but all other mobile distributions will be suspended on May 1," said Dean. "We will be closing our downtown Branson pantry and our Branson West Pantry location, effective April 30."
The Christian Action Ministries Hub location on Missouri Highway 165 will remain open, as will the Forsyth location at 139 State Highway Y. CAM has launched a campaign to help make sure that all in need of food can receive assistance.
"We are holding a campaign to help generate funds so that we can continue to serve the 7,000 individuals that rely on Christian Action Ministries each month," explained Dean. "Without support, over 2,000 individuals will be affected."
CAM is asking those who are able to become a partner. By making a nominal donation of $25 a month, you can sponsor a family of four and ensure someone in your community does not go hungry. To become a sponsor, visit christianactionministries.org.
During 2024, Christian Action Ministries worked to provide for 78,225 individual cases of assistance, provided two million meals and distributed 1.7 million pounds of food.
"It is heartbreaking to make these announcements. The board and I do not take these decisions lightly," said Dean. "I have renewed hope that the Lord is going to use this to help us come back better and stronger. It has been a tough week, seeing how the cuts are affecting our programs and even our internal staff. Ozark Mountain Country is a special place, filled with fellow believers whom I know want to live out the commandment to love your neighbor. There will now be an opportunity for this community to be generous, blessing the ministry and blessing themselves."