Gifts-In-Kind Distribution Center-
Pitt County

The Gifts In Kind Distribution Center-Pitt County (GIK) evolved from the efforts of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church (CMBC) providing relief to flood victims following Hurricane Floyd in 1999. CMBC purchased several truck loads of clothing and other personal care items from an affiliate of Gifts In Kind International. We distributed those items and other donations from a facility provided without charge by the City of Greenville.

We later learned of a one-of-a-kind distribution center that had forged a unique relationship with their local United Way and Gifts In Kind, International. They shepherded us through the initial set-up phase and remain an important partner.

With the support of the United Way of Pitt County we formed a collaborative relationship with Gifts In Kind International in the fall of 2001. Our mutual mission is to provide low- to no-cost quality products to qualifying 501(c) 3 and nonprofit human service organizations in Pitt County and the assigned jurisdiction. Our mutual mission is to
strengthen human service organizations as they fulfill their respective missions and improve the quality of life of clients served.

Since 2001, we have operated from a 10,000 square foot warehouse in a business park just west of Greenville, North Carolina. We continue to grow relationships with local, regional and national donors including NAEIR.

Gifts In Kind International recognized our distribution center with two of their annual awards in our first three years of operation. In 2002, they recognized us for our excellence in marketing and engaging all the components of our local media. In 2003, we received their highest award (Pinnacle Award) for excellence in our total program.