Love INC is an organization that’s making a tangible difference. They are the hub in the wheel connecting services to the needs of people right here in our community.
— George Gerling, Board Chair Emeritus

Manteca boasts a rich, long history of hard work and dedication to families. Its rapid growth is mainly due to its prime location adjacent to Bay Area employment and California Central Valley affordability. This growth has brought challenges. For many families, these challenges manifest as rising housing costs, diminishing availability, and the struggle to meet basic needs such as food and utilities.

Founded in 2005, Love In the Name of Christ of Manteca is a community-driven organization that connects households facing challenges with the generosity and compassion inspired by Jesus Christ. We work hand in hand with local churches, which play a crucial role in our mission, to help struggling neighbors. Accounting for 2000 plus needs met annually. Church congregations assist in meeting immediate needs, such as food delivery and financial aid for utility bills. Additionally, we collaborate with community resources to move toward proactive crisis prevention and restoration.

Love In the Name of Christ is not just a local initiative, but a national movement with over 125 affiliates. This movement, inspires and connects thousands of local churches, collectively serves many thousands of needs each year. The impact of this movement is truly inspiring, and we invite you to be a part of it.

Lots of organizations give “stuff”. Very few organizations are bringing caring, loving, trained Christians alongside individuals whose most basic need is for someone to love them and to ultimately share Christ with them.

The role of Love INC is not to replace the Church but to help churches distribute their skills, gifts, resources, and love to communities in need, In the Name of Christ.
— Dr. Virgil Gulker, Love INC movement founder (1977)

Who we serve

At our core, we interact directly with households who are seeking resources while struggling with meeting basic needs for themselves and their families.

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Get involved

Interested in getting involved? From being a partner organization to volunteering with our office team, there’s a variety of ways you can help us make a difference.

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Give

Another great way to help make a difference is financially supporting our organization. Your gift will directly impact our mission.