Coming from families who struggle daily to survive severe poverty, FirstWorks is a warm, safe place for the children to come, a routine to savor, a relationship to cherish. Learn how you can help

Our Programs

Children's Program Offering a sense of community for high-risk children and youth, this education-based program is a source of great pride for FirstWorks. Food Pantry The FirstWorks Food Pantry provides free groceries for over 3,000 Mid-South individuals and families annually.

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Volunteers Needed!

Tutoring and Mentoring We need adults to assist with the Tuesday and Thursday evening educational sessions by helping the FirstWorks teachers, offering individual tutoring, mentoring and forming positive relationships with the children. Tues. and Thurs. Night Dinners We are looking for volunteers to provide dinner for 55 children and volunteers. No need to be elaborate, just casseroles and other kid-friendly foods. This is perfect for a Sunday School class or other group effort! Call us at 526-8228 to see which dates are available.

Critical Shortages

Children's Program Needs Because of the beginning of the school year, we are collecting school uniforms for the children in our program. Food Pantry Needs We currently need grocery items such as canned goods, cereal, rice, crackers, bottled water, and other non-perishables.

Drop-off Locations

St. Paul United Methodist Church 2949 Davies Plantation Rd., Arlington, TN Germantown UMC 2331 S. Germantown Road, Germantown, TN St. Peter Catholic Church 190 Adams, Memphis, TN