The Time is Now, Be the Change

 

  Founded in 2021, The Hour Has Come, Hold My Hand Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Our mission is to feed people in need regardless of their circumstances. The soup kitchen provides healthy and nutritional meals to all who come through our doors in need.

 

Our vision is to have a world with no insecurities where people are living their lives in fullness.

 The hour has come is taking extra safety precautions to prevent and reduce the spread of COVID within our communities.

FOOD SECURITY

 

What is food insecurity?

Food insecurity, on the other hand, is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a situation of “limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.

  • According to the USDA over 38 million people, including 12 million children in the US, are food insecure.

  • The covid pandemic has increased food insecurities in families with children, and prior to the pandemic, the African American families were already at a high rate of having food insecurities.

  • Rural communities are hit the hardest by hunger in the US, and many households don’t qualify for Federal Nutrition Programs and depend on food banks and other outreach programs.

The hour has come is motivated to help end hunger, and together we can work with the help of volunteers, governments, food banks, charities, and private sectors. We are humbled and grateful to have you on our side.

PROGRAMS

 

The Hour Has Come is very compassionate about the services we provide to the people in the community, treating every individual with respect and integrity. We also value our relationships with collaborators, partners, donors, sponsors, and we do not take them lightly. Our ongoing duty is to continue to strive for excellence within our communities and our organization.

Our wrap-around services will include:

  • After School Youth Education Program; Our afterschool program provides social, emotional, cognitive and academic development. Supports reducing risky behaviors, promoting physical health and providing a safe and supportive environment for our children and youth.

  • Community Base Support and Community Inclusion Support for Young Adult Men and Women Over the Age 20 with Developmental Disabilities; Our community-based support program provides wellness, nutritional, emotional health programs to young men and women with developmental disabilities. Some of our activities include supporting an individual while taking a class, making a purchase order from menu laundry etiquettes, tutoring and activities in the community.

  • Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen; The hour has come provide healthy nutritious meals to those fighting hunger and poverty.

    • Monday - Friday from 10 am - 11 am breakfast and 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm lunch.

    • Monday & Wednesday food boxes/pantry.

    • Kids buffet filled with fruits, vegetables and proteins is something extra we provide children with to take home to hold them through the night till they can reach school the next day. The hour has come provide most families their only meal of the day.

    • Mommy and Me Program providing diapers, wipes and hygiene products.

  • Thrift Store (THRIFTING FOR A CAUSE); The hour has come thrift store benefits everyone in the community by saving money and reducing waste. Thrift stores provide items for people of all incomes and can also help our community by supporting other charities.

Programs will run as follows;

  • After school program will operate from 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Monday - Thursday

  • Thursdays will be dress for success

  • Friday night live activity zone operates from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Saturdays from 6 pm - 9:30 pm

  • The Friday and Saturday evening program includes;

    • Arts and craft

    • Filed trips

    • Sewing classes

    • Cooking classes

    • Sports

    • Book club

    • Life skills and money management

  • Food pantry from 10 am-12 noon Monday & Wednesday

 
 
 

National Night Out

MEET THE TEAM

  • Michelle Johnson

    Michelle Johnson

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

    The founder of The Hour Has Come, Hold My Hand, Michelle Johnson was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. She attended Wayne Vocational and Tech High School and graduated from Bergen Community College, where she obtained her HHAC and CNA. Michelle is also the owner of Johnson & Sarr Soul Food. Growing up in Paterson, NJ, Michelle has not only looked into the eyes of the hungry, lost, and broken, but she has experienced these same hardships. Coming from a dry and barren home motivates her to be the change the people need, and she has dedicated her life to caring for the needs of others by improving the quality of life within our communities. It is an honor to help those who are struggling to help themselves.

    Inspired by “Man in the mirror” Late Michael Jackson

  • Tamar Lawson

    Tamar Lawson

    SECRETARY

    Certified in life skills development, domestic violence place of violence precaution, stress management strategist in behavioral health professionalism, legal and ethical standards of care. Trained in trauma and trauma-informed care, standards of health and safety, legal and ethical issues in residential care settings.

  • Olumide Abiodun

    Olumide Abiodun

    TREASURER

    Entrepreneur in business and retail. Christian Fellowship youth teacher and counselor

 

“It’s easier to take than to give. It’s nobler to give than to take. The thrill of taking lasts a day. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime.”

— Joan Marques

 
 
 

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