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East Texas Giving Day officially begins April 28, 2026, but online donations are available now.
Please consider donating to us so we can further execute our mission to partner with the community to provide available resources in a welcoming environment to people in need.
You can visit www.easttexasgivingday.org and search for us in the upper right-hand corner or use this QR code below.
Thank you for your support!
Longview Community Ministries is pleased to announce Paige Brewer as the new Executive Director of LCM. With over 15 years of nonprofit experience and a strong background in development, marketing, and fundraising, she brings both knowledge and passion to the role. Paige has a heart for service and is looking forward to the opportunity to serve the community she cares deeply about. She looks forward to collaborating with staff, volunteers, and community partners to move the organization forward and continue its important work.
Stop by and meet Paige at 506 North Second Street. She can be contacted by phone at 903-753-3561 ext. 202 or email at Paige.Brewer@longviewcommunityministries.org.
Souper Bowl of Giving
2026 Winners
Church Division :
First Lutheran Church
Business Division:
CrossFit 259
Longview Community Ministries kicks off “Souper” Bowl Sunday activities the week prior to the Super Bowl. The mission of the annual event is to encourage our community to join the fight against hunger and poverty. Groups and individuals celebrating the “Souper” Bowl will collect canned goods and non-perishable foods for the food pantry at LCM. Barrels or bags are available to collect canned goods at your party.
With the participation of many churches and businesses, 12,075 food products were provided in the Souper Bowl of Giving. Additionally, we received $1,821 in direct donations. Every item and penny will assist an individual or family in need. Thank you so much for your help!
Touch A Truck - Feed A Family
This unique community wide event is held each year on a Saturday in October. It’s designed for children and adults to see, touch, learn and interact with dozens of fascinating vehicles. Touch a Truck will includes ambulances, fire trucks, cranes, dump trucks, school buses, 18 wheelers, antique cars, radio controlled vehicles, and maybe a helicopter or hot air balloon! An inflatable playground, as well as many other children’s activities will be onsite for children of all ages to enjoy. Touch a Truck will also feature entertainment, prizes, community booths, a raffle and lots of good food. Admission to the event is free, but a jar of peanut butter for LCM’s food pantry or a monetary donation of choice would be gratefully accepted.
Coats for Kids Drive
Coats for Kids is an annual event held on a Saturday in November to provide free warm coats for school age children. Participating dry cleaners collect donated new and gently used coats from the public and unclaimed coats from schools. Caps, scarves and gloves have been added to ensure that kids stay warm. Area retailers sell coats at a discount to LCM so all sizes are available on the "Coats for Kids" day. You can help with the Coats for Kids program by collecting gently used coats during the year - especially small child sizes - and donating them at designated dry cleaners in October. Participating dry cleaners are McLendon Cleaners, Village Cleaners and Dry Clean Super Center.
Peanut Butter | Canned Chicken | Canned Soup
Bar Soap | Lotion | Toilet Tissue | Toothpaste
Most Needed Items:
Fan Donations Needed
We're currently in need of fan donations to help those who need them most during
thesehot summer months. If you could purchase one or even two box fans, we would
greatly appreciate your support!
You can drop off your donations at 506 N Second Street. We're open for drop-offs from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If you need more details or have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 903-753-3561.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Every fan donated makes a big difference! Please share this message with your friends, family, and social media networks!
