Helping all who need it.
Craig Bachik is our BOLO warehouse manager and oversees the day to day operations of BOLO.
Lorrie Bachik is our BOLO pantry manager and oversees the day to day operation of the pantry.
The Bread of Life Outreach (BOLO) is a 501(c)(3) ministry of the Newport Assembly of God Church located in the small town of Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania. The compassion ministry has been serving those in need for almost 30 years.
BOLO exists to express the love of God and create opportunities to share the transformational message of the gospel through the provision of basic needs.
BOLO is volunteer-operated and led by one part-time Manager along with the Pastors and Board Leadership at Newport Assembly of God Church.
BOLO serves struggling communities in Perry County and surrounding rural counties that have high poverty rates with up to fifty percent of the school students qualifying for the federal government free or reduced lunch program.
BOLO also partners with churches and non-profit agencies in Perry County, Pennsylvania to help further their mission of helping those in need.
Most importantly, BOLO offers friendship, hope, and encouragement through Jesus Christ, the Christian community, and the practical teachings of Scripture.
As a faith-based organization, BOLO does not discriminate against any religion, race or creed and provides free services to all individuals, families, and organizations in need.
BOLO Key Facts (as of January 2024)
Feeds over 18,000 people per month at no cost to the recipients.
Serves over 190 organizations per month with product at no cost.
Receives donations in an excess of 255 tons of food and non-food products monthly.
Provides serving opportunities for over 300 local volunteers who organize and distribute products.
Offers a robust variety of products to provide recipients healthier choices and needed supplies.
FOOD: Perishable and non-perishable products including canned goods, meats, fresh produce, dairy, cereals, snacks, and frozen foods.
NON-FOOD: Household and personal items including cleaning supplies, office supplies, health and beauty aids, hygiene products, diapers, formula, non-prescription medicines, and vitamins.
MEDICAL: Supplies and equipment including crutches, walkers, canes, and hospital beds.
HOUSEHOLD: Items including school supplies, new/used furniture, kitchenware, and small appliances.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Annual events, Dinner Table outreach, public school student pantries, and support groups.
DISASTER RELIEF: Assistance as needed for those who suffer loss due to house fires, floods and other weather related adversities.
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 6:35
BOLO exists to express the love of God and create opportunities to share the transformational message of the gospel through the provision of basic needs.
BOLO is volunteer-operated and led by one part-time Manager along with the Pastors and Board Leadership at Newport Assembly of God Church.
BOLO serves struggling communities in Perry County and surrounding rural counties that have high poverty rates with up to fifty percent of the school students qualifying for the federal government free or reduced lunch program.
BOLO also partners with churches and non-profit agencies in Perry County, Pennsylvania to help further their mission of helping those in need.
Most importantly, BOLO offers friendship, hope, and encouragement through Jesus Christ, the Christian community, and the practical teachings of Scripture.
As a faith-based organization, BOLO does not discriminate against any religion, race or creed and provides free services to all individuals, families, and organizations in need.
BOLO Key Facts (as of January 2024)
Feeds over 18,000 people per month at no cost to the recipients.
Serves over 190 organizations per month with product at no cost.
Receives donations in an excess of 255 tons of food and non-food products monthly.
Provides serving opportunities for over 300 local volunteers who organize and distribute products.
Offers a robust variety of products to provide recipients healthier choices and needed supplies.
FOOD: Perishable and non-perishable products including canned goods, meats, fresh produce, dairy, cereals, snacks, and frozen foods.
NON-FOOD: Household and personal items including cleaning supplies, office supplies, health and beauty aids, hygiene products, diapers, formula, non-prescription medicines, and vitamins.
MEDICAL: Supplies and equipment including crutches, walkers, canes, and hospital beds.
HOUSEHOLD: Items including school supplies, new/used furniture, kitchenware, and small appliances.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Annual events, Dinner Table outreach, public school student pantries, and support groups.
DISASTER RELIEF: Assistance as needed for those who suffer loss due to house fires, floods and other weather related adversities.
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 6:35
Bread Of Life Outreach (BOLO) is asking ALL of our community partners and agencies to complete the attached Application & Agreement Form in an effort for us to better respond to our donors (Convoy of Hope, Feed The Children, Operation Blessing, Midwest Foodbank, etc.) on how, where and to whom their donated products are being given. This also enables us to better understand the total number of individuals being served by our organization and the needs of each organization and their respective communities. Please take a few minutes to complete the form. We will ask all organizations to update their information each January. May God Bless you for the work you are doing in His name and we look forward to working with you"
Our Facilities
BOLO PANTRY
The BOLO pantry is in the heart of our rural community located at 35 N. Front Street, Newport, Pennsylvania. The pantry is a small building (6,500 sq. feet) with a guest “shopping” area and a warehouse area that has a loading dock and a forklift truck. BOLO volunteers welcome and assist guests at the pantry three days a week. Empowering guests to select their own products restores dignity and offers them the freedom to obtain the products based on their dietary and family needs.
BOLO WAREHOUSE
The BOLO warehouse is the most recent expansion of BOLO’s capacity to serve the continually growing needs in Perry County and beyond. The 11,000 sq. ft. building, located at 407 W. Juniata Parkway, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, enables BOLO to receive, process and share significantly more product. Upon purchase, the BOLO warehouse was renovated with industrial shelving to accommodate a massive amount of dry storage, industrial size refrigeration and freezer units, and a loading dock to receive donated shipments via tractor trailer.
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
