Johnston County Industries Inc.

Formed in 1967 as a sheltered workshop for people with disabilities, LCI Inc. operates as a community rehabilitation program serving more than 100 participants. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization originally known as Lee County Sheltered Workshop Inc. The organization provides rehabilitation and educational training to youth and adults with barriers to employment. Based in Sanford, N.C., LCI Inc. operates through income from industrial contracts and award sales, charitable grants and, most importantly, tax-deductible gifts from friends.

Rebuilding Broken Places Community Development Corporation in Goldsboro, NC, is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the local community through various programs and initiatives. Led by CEO John Barnes, the organization focuses on youth and adult education, housing assistance, and community development projects like the Greenleaf Community Kitchen and Gardens. Recognized for their commitment to service and community impact, Rebuilding Broken Places has received accolades such as the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award. Committed to equality and non-discrimination, the organization provides equal employment opportunities and adheres to USDA non-discrimination policies in all aspects of their work.Generated from the website

In 2003, the St. Stephen's Soup Kitchen was renamed the Community Soup Kichen of Goldsboro moved from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at 200 North James Street, where it had been located for 24 years, to its present location at 112 West Oak Street. Since 1980 the Soup Kitchen was a ministry of St. Stephen's and was supported by volunteers from many other churches throughout the county, including men and women from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Corporate and local businesses donated food and money in order to sustain the operation through the years to feed the hungry. The new site at Temple Oheb Sholom, the second oldest Jewish temple in the state, was made possible by the generous efforts of the Jewish community and the Episcopal Church. Extensive renovations were completed and a Board of Directors was formed to oversee the new Community Soup Kitchen's operations.