About Us

Our History

The Care Mission opened in June 2005 under the authority of Here I Am, Inc., a 501 c 3 faith-based non-profit corporation. Director Kendra Phillips and husband, Deon, oversee the ministry. While serving at a food pantry in another county, Kendra realized that there was a huge need for this sort of ministry in Walker County. God gave Kendra a vision; today that vision is alive and well.

How We Operate

Here I Am, Inc. is a 501 c 3 non-profit which consist of its Board of Directors and membership. We provide assistance to hurting families in a variety of ways, the most visible being the work done through the Care Mission’s food pantry.

The daily operation of the Care Mission is led by our Managing Directors. They are made accountable by the Here I Am, Inc. Board of Directors. A quarterly board meeting is held at the Care Mission at 4:00 pm, usually on the last Monday of January, April, July and October. These meetings are open to the public.

God provides monetary support to us through:

Grants 10% 10%
Civic / Corporate Donations 10% 10%
Religious / Church Groups 20% 20%
Individuals, like YOU! 60% 60%

God provides food for our pantry through:

Feed America Agencies

Such as the Chattanooga Food Bank, Atlanta Food Bank, USDA Food Assistance Program, and Georgia Nutrition Assistance Program.

Individuals & Partners

Such as food drives, area farmers, Feed America Partners and other retail agencies.

The Care Mission

105 N. Chattanooga St.

LaFayette, GA 30728

Phone: 706-638-3664

Hours of Operation

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 12-4PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 12-4PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed