The violence of poverty is both global and local. The Maryland Food Bank estimates that one in every nine Marylanders (including one in six kids) suffer from food insecurity. Food insecurity causes more than just hunger pains. It can lead to ongoing malnourishment, struggles in school due to an inability to concentrate, and social stigma. At TPC, we know we can and must do something about it.
Sunday Community Lunch
Every Sunday, 12:00–1:00pm
Sunday Community Lunch (SCL) is TPC's weekly missional gathering that brings together church members and those who face food insecurity and/or homelessness in the surrounding community. Every single Sunday, people of all ages and socioeconomic status fellowship in Thompson Hall together over a shared meal. We invite ALL to come and join us for this cherished time of getting to know some incredible people (both in the kitchen and around the tables)!
SCL is in need of additional volunteers to round out our existing ten teams. Teams serve once every ten weeks on Sundays, 9:30am–1:00pm, preparing and serving meals, and eating in fellowship with guests. To get involved, sign up using the button below or contact Kimberly Light.
Meals of Kindness
In 2025, we officially launched our Meals of Kindness Ministry! By joining this group, you’ll receive an email whenever someone in our congregation could use meal support for occasions like a new baby, a family loss, or other difficult circumstances
Each message includes a SignupGenius link with all the details. Participation is completely optional - sign up whenever you’re able to help!
Please contact Pat Keller for more information.
Assistance Center of Towson Churches
Assistance Center of Towson Churches (ACTC) is the result of a group of Towson-area churches coming together to provide emergency help for those in need in the community. The Center opened its doors in 1985 to provide emergency help, including food, eviction and utility cutoff prevention, payment for prescriptions, and lunches for the homeless.
In addition to offering financial support, TPC supports ACTC through monthly food donations and the Thanksgiving Food Bag Drive each November. Church members also regularly make individual donations of their time or services to ACTC.
Food donation boxes can be found in TPC's narthex (outside of the sanctuary) and in the Thompson Hall hallway.