At Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries, we extend a warm and compassionate welcome to our community in Wallace, North Carolina. For 20 years, we have been dedicated to serving and supporting our neighbors in times of crisis. Our mission is rooted in the belief that community strength comes from a shared commitment to helping one another.
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In the face of unexpected challenges, we stand ready to provide a helping hand. Whether you’re facing unexpected unemployment, serious illness, release from incarceration, or the loss of a home due to fire or disaster, Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries is here for you. Our trained staff is committed to offering assistance, guidance, and referrals to partner agencies to address your specific needs.
On April 30,2025 a celebration was held to honor the 2024-2025 Backpack Ministry volunteers. Also present at the celebration were pastors from supporting churches, members of the Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries (DCOM) Board of Directors, and other community leaders.
Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries (DCOM) was present for the Community Resource Day at the Magnolia Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Information regarding DCOM services, Feed Our Hungry Children/ Backpack Ministry, and Disaster Preparedness was distributed to those attending the event.
During the 2024-2025 School Year 8,052 backpacks for the weekends were distributed to students from food insecure homes. 750 backpacks were also provided for summer distribution. Thank you to the area churches, organizations, social groups, businesses, individuals, and grantors whose generosity made this possible.
Duplin Christian Outreach Ministries announces a newly appointed Executive Director. Tomme Maier is an alumnus to UNCW and has a great passion to serve and encourage others experiencing adversity especially in Duplin County where she was born and raised. Tomme has extensive experience in nonprofit work, social services, advocacy and ministry leadership and currently volunteers… Read more: Introducing DCOM new Executive Director
Congratulations and Thank You to Ms. Jeralene Merritt as she retires from her position as Executive Director for DCOM. It has been a wonderful 18 years of dedicated service to our ministry and the Duplin County community. Jeralene has helped move DCOM forward in our local community and also the state of North Carolina. She… Read more: RETIREMENT TIME!!
Thank you! You’ve been a great big help and you deserve a great big thank you!! Dear Blessings in Store, Thank you so much for the books you donated to the Little Library and the Town of Teachey! We are sure the children in our community will enjoy them! The Town of Teachey
