Allen Chapel AME Church

Nicole Jennings

As I was passing by at 9:15am on 07/15/2022, I noticed a food distribution sign located outside of the gate. I entered onto the parking lot for further details when I was approached by a guy named Larry. I asked him instructions on receiving food? he then stated that I needed my ID. I went inside of the vehicle that I was riding in to retrieve my ID alongside of Larry giving me the application to fill out in turn. I immediately filled the application out and submitted it back to Larry with my ID. 10 minutes later, Larry returned to inform me that I needed to add my snap benefit amount in detail on the application? I informed him that I checked off the benefit section as indicated on the application? He then took the application back inside to return seconds later to let me know that I needed to detail the amount while asking if I had received any additional income? but when I told him NO, he stated that I should be receiving some type of income? I informed him that I was unemployed and that the only income that I am currently receiving is what was checked off? and asked him why did I have to submit a detailed income amount if I am not receiving any income? nor was it a question on the application that asked about a benefit amount? He stated that he was told to do so inside. I followed the protocol anyway to avoid conflict but overheard a lady inside stating if I was someone else with the same last name as if she had a previous encounter with this induvidual(s). I felt then that it was a concern? In the meantime Larry returned with my ID and gave me a bag of spoiled items, while informing me of the next grocery date on Friday's at 9:30am. I departed and returned back on 07/22/2022 at 10:00am, to speak with a supervisor, the gentleman went inside immediately as I awaited 10 minutes until I spoke with the lady that introduced herself as Ms. Haigler, I informed her of the instructions that Larry previously had given me thru her on 07/15/2022 in which I felt were inappropriate given that I am unemployed? and that since Larry stated to me that I should have income, I submitted to Ms. Haigler my resume to assist with me having an income type? She then briefly looked at my resume while mentioning to me that Larry should have not have asked about a benefit amount. I then informed Ms. Haigler of my discarding the food items due to them being spoiled as it was unacceptable. Ms. Haigler then mentioned that she appologized for my feedback and in turn told me that she including the church pays out of pocket expenses for all food distributions. I informed her of her claims being false since all food distributions come thru food banks.

Vanessa Woodland

So much love at church. I m learning so much.

Linda Grimes

Allen Chapel is amazing and welcoming too all who enter there. Pastor Bell makes time for everyone.

Lezora Arter

Allen Chapel is an amazing and awesome religious experience! I’m truly blessed and motivated to be my best self.