In the picture below (left) you see a new doorway opened (opening to the area where food is sorted -picture right) as A.R.M. has started renovations/expansion to gain much needed space to increase efficiency in serving those who come for much needed help.

A.R.M. History

A.R.M. was formed in 1991 at the request of the Carter County Ministerial Association to help coordinate assistance for the multitude of requests that area churches were receiving for benevolent aid for: Food, clothing, shelter, utility bills, medicine, rent

We also saw a great need to have a central clearing house for those applying for assistance, in order to learn who was receiving help and from whom, so that distribution of help to those in need could be more equitable in the community, given the limited resources available.

A.R.M. is governed by a board of 15 volunteers from the community.  Additionally, an advisory board has been established composed of community educational, business and church representatives.

A.R.M. offices are located at 714 West C Street, Elizabethton, and is staffed by the executive director and volunteers with the following schedule: (Lunch Wed & Fri 12N-1 pm)
Tuesdays              2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesdays        9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursdays            9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday                    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Without the assistance of time and energy from many volunteers, this service could not exist.  If you would desire to help, please contact the executive director at (423) 542-0919

Volunteer Joyce Loudermilk prepares snacks for children.

 ARM has distributed each week to the housing projects--200 lunch snack bags with extras on Friday such as cereal for the weekend with drinks.  400 drinks are distributed each week.

There are 300 children's snack bags given out each month with regular boxes.