HarvestCall Outreach
The HarvestCall Distribution Center is supported by the Rittman, Smithville, Akron, Mansfield and Canaan Apostolic Christian congregations.
The Rittman Distribution Center is one of six HarvestCall distribution centers*. Our local center receives material donations from individuals and corporations, including food products, medical supplies, clothing, and household items. Donated items are sorted and packed for distribution. The center also produces or assembles products such as health and school kits, packaged meals, and canned meat. Items donated or assembled at the center are distributed to those in need locally, nationally, and internationally.
Meat Canning
In a typical year, two meat canning* sessions occur. Each session will see approximately 34,000 pounds of raw meat, usually turkey or pork, processed into some 20,000 28 oz. cans of USDA approved product.
Packaged Meals
The packaged meal program* provides 5 and 10 meal bags of Vegetable Barley Soup and Rice Pilaf for distribution to disaster areas, local food pantries, and on overseas shipments.
Local Food Distribution
Many pallets of food are distributed locally through food pantries and other relief organizations. This food includes items that have been packaged at the center as well as food that has been donated by corporations.
Sewing Projects
The Rittman Center also includes a sewing room. Sewing projects were the foundational motivation of World Relief since its inception and continue to reflect the core values of Apostolic Christian HarvestCall.
*Note: Link takes you to the national HarvestCall website
The Golden Harvest
Seeds of goodness we are sowing in the hearts of man today, Bless it, Lord, that it may prosper, and bear fruit for harvest day. Hasten gladly to the labor. Consecrate to God your heart. Say this day unto your Saviour, "Lord, I'll gladly do my part."
Hymns of Zion # 46