Aurora Community Relief
Its Our Joy to Provide Food and Living Assistance to Our Neighbors in Need.
“ Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
Our assistance ministry, the Aurora Community Relief program, all began with a concerned phone call in March of 2020, at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. That call from an Aurora City Schools counselor expressed concern as to how children enrolled in the school’s free and reduced lunch program could get adequate nutrition with the school closed. This propelled us into action, asking “How Can We Help?”
Since then, we recognize and meet food and living needs each week. As of Fall 2025, nearly 12,000 bags of groceries have been distributed to households in our community.
We set out to simply help those who needed it, and we continue to do just that.
If you are in need or would like to volunteer, please contact Liz Sutter by email at lsutter@thechurchinaurora.org or call 216-570-6394
“I have been so blessed to be a recipient of food and supplies and love and support from The Church in Aurora.”
“It feels like getting a big, warm hug and has given me encouragement to continue to work hard and build a life for my kids and me knowing that there are people in the world who care. Their ministry gives me so much hope!“
“Every time I pick up my supplies from them, it’s just like Christmas! I will never be able to thank them enough and I look forward to being able to pay everything forward.“
If you want to donate food items, please see the latest issue of our Spire newsletter, by clicking the link below, for a list of our monthly food needs.
This ministry relies solely on donations from individuals and granting organizations, such as the Portage Foundation and the Aurora VFW. 100% of donations support families in need.
Donations can also be sent to:
The Church in Aurora
Community Relief Fund
146 South Chillicothe Road
Aurora, OH 44202
Thank you to the Portage Foundation, the Aurora VFW, and Aurora Kares for their ongoing support.
Thank you! 100% of donations support families in need.
Donations can also be mailed to:
The Church in Aurora
Community Relief Fund
146 South Chillicothe Road
Aurora, OH 44202