Tri-C Weather Policy
Just a reminder that Tri-C follows Elkin City Schools in weather policy.
When the school is closed (or remote learning) Tri-C will also be closed.
Our Executive Director
Our Board of Directors 2026
Our Executive Director
Gilda Pruitt
Gilda has over 25 years experience in recruiting and training volunteers. She has won several awards for her work. She was named the North Carolina Volunteer Administrator of the year in 2008. She was also on the board of NCAVA (NC Association of Volunteer Administrators) for many years and served as President in 2011. She
Gilda Pruitt
Gilda has over 25 years experience in recruiting and training volunteers. She has won several awards for her work. She was named the North Carolina Volunteer Administrator of the year in 2008. She was also on the board of NCAVA (NC Association of Volunteer Administrators) for many years and served as President in 2011. She also served as President of the NC Senior Corps Directors in 2009-2011.
She has 2 children and 5 grandchildren
Gilda and her husband David reside in State Road.
Statement Of Faith
Our Board of Directors 2026
Our Executive Director
Statement of Faith:
We believe that God created all human beings and intends for all people to have the opportunity to reach their unique potential as His children. We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died so that we might have abundant life in Him. Issuing from these creative and redemptive acts of God is the obligation to ext
Statement of Faith:
We believe that God created all human beings and intends for all people to have the opportunity to reach their unique potential as His children. We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died so that we might have abundant life in Him. Issuing from these creative and redemptive acts of God is the obligation to extend God's love to everyone, everywhere. We are therefore compelled to minister to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of God's people as a means of drawing them into the circle of God's love.
"...In as much as you do it to the least of these you do it unto me."
Matthew 25:40b
Our Board of Directors 2026
Our Board of Directors 2026
Our Board of Directors 2026
2026 Board of Directors
Tim Cook -President
Warren Bates- Vice President (not pic)
Missy Shore- Treasurer
Greta Hinson-Secretary
Gilda Pruitt -Executive Director
Billie Moore (not pictured)
Gerald Reikowski
Craig Smithers
John Newton
Mark Reece
Kevin Cheek
Jane Motsinger
Rob Worley
Our Mission
Non Discrimination Statement
Our Board of Directors 2026
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our staff and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using data driven models,along with Christian values, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference.
Mission Statement:
Tri C exists to provide a United Christian response to the hunger and
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our staff and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using data driven models,along with Christian values, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference.
Mission Statement:
Tri C exists to provide a United Christian response to the hunger and financial crisis needs of households in the designated areas of Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin. How can you share in this mission? Will you?
Our Objective:
Non Discrimination Statement
Non Discrimination Statement
Our objectives are:
To - enable clients to move toward relative independence, limiting the recurrence of crisis
To - coordinate resources in the churches and the remainder of the private sector available for emergency assistance in the Tri-County area
To - stimulate public and private agency cooperation in response to emergency needs in t
Our objectives are:
To - enable clients to move toward relative independence, limiting the recurrence of crisis
To - coordinate resources in the churches and the remainder of the private sector available for emergency assistance in the Tri-County area
To - stimulate public and private agency cooperation in response to emergency needs in the Tri-County area
To - facilitate the helpful involvement of volunteers in community needs
To - provide a source of public information about human needs in the community.
Non Discrimination Statement
Non Discrimination Statement
Non Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination,
write
USDA Director
Office of Adjudication
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
or cal
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination,
write
USDA Director
Office of Adjudication
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
or call toll free 866.632.9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800.877.8339 (English) or 800.845.6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Our History
Our Team
In Remembrance of Peggy Dudley
For many years she was the face of Tri-C
Our Team
Our History
Our Team
This is only a part of our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers who are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit?
Get in touch for more information!
We also partner with Second Harvest Food Bank an AMAZING organization located in Winston Salem NC without whom we could not do what we do!
Our History
Our History
Partnering with Local Businesses
In October of 1986 the Tri County Ministerial Association led by Reverend Doug Gilbert created the first board of the Tri County Christian Crisis Ministry. Its mission was for it to be a Christian Crisis Ministry that exists to provide a united Christian response to the hunger and financial crisis needs of households in the areas of Wilke
In October of 1986 the Tri County Ministerial Association led by Reverend Doug Gilbert created the first board of the Tri County Christian Crisis Ministry. Its mission was for it to be a Christian Crisis Ministry that exists to provide a united Christian response to the hunger and financial crisis needs of households in the areas of Wilkes, Surry,
and Yadkin counties.
Today we continue that mission.
Partnering with Local Businesses
Partnering with Local Businesses
Partnering with Local Businesses
At Tri County Christian Crisis Ministry, we believe in the power of partnerships. That's why we work closely with local businesses and restaurants to rescue excess food that would otherwise go to waste, and distribute it to those in need in our community.
Serving Those in Need
Partnering with Local Businesses
Serving Those in Need
We are committed to serving our community by providing food assistance to those in need. Our programs include our food pantry, mobile food bank, and school feeding program, which help to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food.
Our New Truck
Partnering with Local Businesses
Serving Those in Need
Late in the year in 2025 SHFB informed us that they could not continue delivering the food that we ordered from them. So we had to make the decision to purchase a truck for this purpose.
Make a Donation
Any Amount
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions for our clients. Your generous donation will fund our mission and are tax deductible.
We accept major credit cards and Paypal.