We are in the city for the city

Church is a place of worship, giving thanks and praise to God, receiving life from God’s word, celebrating one another and dedicating ourselves in full surrender to Jesus. It’s a place of hope and healing. However, Jesus told us to do more than simply gather; He instructed us to “love your neighbor as yourself” and to “feed the hungry and clothe the naked”.

Our annual outreach event, Love Where We Live (LWWL), has taken on new life and purpose! LWWL is now a once per month outreach to our City where we meet the many and growing needs of our community, and Gateway Family.

January - December

We provide emergency bags to the town officials of West Haven to give to the families in need. The bags are filled with non - perishable food items and toiletries.

January - October

Family Pantry is a once a month ministry that supports the families of the community by suppling essential food items for the month.  As of now we serve over 24 families per month

March -October

Since August 2015, the garden has been providing fresh produce for the community and local food pantries. The garden has grown so much over the years that it is like Gateway’s own little farm.

July

This year we worked along side of the governor’s office to play games and handout backpacks filled with school supplies at the Savin Rock Festival. We gave out over 600 backpacks to more than 250 families.

October

We collect gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, scarfs, and socks for adults and children. We work with the town of West Haven to distribute them to the homeless in the community along with other families in need.

November

Each year, near Veterans Day, we serve our local Veterans with a luncheon to honor and bless them for their service to our country. In addition to lunch, we have door prizes, great fellowship, and we provide information from Veterans Affairs relevant to meeting their daily and long-term needs.

November

Every November, we provide a Thanksgiving Basket filled with everything a family needs for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. Last year, we served over 30 families

November - March

Providing a warm place for the homeless to hang out for the day. We will also provide lunch, snacks and hot coffee, hot cocoa & tea.

December

Every December, we provide a gift for each child in need at either the family pantry, community, or Gateway Family. The family also receives a gift card to a local grocery store so they are able to purchase food items for an amazing Christmas meal.