Question 1

What type of assistance does Burke United Christian Ministries provide?

Accepted Answer

BUCM provides assistants to people living in Burke County with food, power, water, and rent.

Question 2

When can I get assistance at Burke United Christian Ministries?

Accepted Answer

Our hours of assistance are the following:
Monday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Question 3

What do I need to do to recieve assistance?

Accepted Answer

Clients living in Burke County may come in for assistance.  Enter through Burke Mission Station front doors, and we are the window on the left, under the large clock. Bring your photo ID or Driver’s license and a piece of mail with your name and address of your home.
 
The following items need to be brought in to be evaluated for assistance:
* Income Verification (Pay Stubs or Bank Statement)
* Department of Social Services Passport
* Receipts or Bills of ALL expenses that you pay each month (examples below)
* Rent Receipt
* Water Bill
* Electric Bill
* Car Payment
* Any Insurance
* Cell Phone
* Television
* Medical Bills
* Copy of most recent income tax return
* Disconnect, Eviction Notice or Deposit Invoice (if you are starting a new account) 
Please note that all bill must be in the name of the person seeking assistance

Question 4

How do I get a Department of Social Services (DSS) Passport?

Accepted Answer

We asked all of our clients to first go to the Department of Social Services to seek assistance from their resources.  If they are able to help you and you still need more assistance, they will give you a yellow sheet of paper that is called a passport.  If DSS, is unable to assist you they will provide you with a yellow sheet of paper called a passport.

Question 5

I recently started a job and I have not been paid yet, how do I verify my income?"

Accepted Answer

Please provide us with a letter from your new employer about what you will be making and an estimate of how many hours you will be working.

Question 6

When does the Soup Kitchen serve meals?

Accepted Answer

Monday lunch 11:00-12:30
Tuesday lunch 11:00-12:30
Wednesday lunch 11:00-12:30
Thursday lunch 11:00-12:30
Friday lunch 11:00-12:30

Question 7

How often can I recieve services?

Accepted Answer

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