First Baptist Spindale Donates to WCOC

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First Baptist Church, Spindale made a $750 monetary donation to the Washburn Community Outreach Center (WCOC) in Bostic Friday to help address the food insecurity situation in Rutherford County. The donation came from an anonymous donor, said Pastor Rev. Larry Gregg (right). Treasurer Annette Shehan presented the check to WCOC Director Scott Carpenter.

"We are grateful for the financial support we received from First Baptist Spindale," said Carpenter. "I am happy that others are seeing the important work being done by Washburn Community Outreach Center. First Baptist Spindale has a heart for helping others."

Food is distributed at WCOC, located at 2934 Piney Mountain Church Road in Bostic, every Thursday and Friday from 9am to 12noon.

Gregg reminds people First Baptist is located at 871 Thunder Road in Spindale with services at 10am Sunday. The church also offers a free shower and snack each Monday from 10am to 2pm.