Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has helped generations of families in Appalachia who have struggled to build better lives and break free from the grasp of poverty. Despite hard work and resilience, children and families go hungry, houses crumble, and seniors live in isolation. You can be the answer to their prayers.
CAP's direct service area is over 4,000 square miles of rural terrain that is difficult to travel. The Appalachian region covers 13 states ranging from Southern New York to Northern Mississippi, and includes Native American Tribal Communities. CAP employees and volunteers drive over 1 million miles each year servicing these areas, plus the Ozark states of Arkansas and Missouri. Two thirds of Appalachian counties have unemployment rates that are higher than the national average.
The Appalachian region includes 420 counties that stretch across 13 states.
More than 41% of households in Appalachia live in poverty.
Thousands of volunteers have joined our mission to serve families in need.
people in need served in 2024
pounds of food served in 2024
children served at summer camps in 2024
homes repaired and rebuilt in 2024
The pantry is my home away from home. It’s important to volunteer, because a lot of people in this community need our help and need food. CAP has helped me, and I love coming here and doing what I do for the people here.
Your gift provides nutritious food, warm clothing, and safe, warm, and dry homes to people in need in Appalachia.
You’ll see your generosity in action and meet people you’ve helped.
Our faith calls us and sustains us— that’s why Christian Appalachian Project gathers for chapel each day. If you or a loved one are in need of prayers, please let us know and we will lift up your request.
