Adopt A Family: Supporting Nursing Programs in Wentzville
Adopt A Family is a compassionate ministry operated through Wentzville United Methodist Church that serves children and families across the Wentzville area. Mary Martha Thrift Shop is honored to support Adopt A Family, with our charitable awards specifically directed toward their Nursing program — providing snacks, clothes, and toiletries that school nurses distribute to students in need.
Meeting a Hidden Need in Schools
School nurses are often the first to notice when a child is coming to school hungry, without clean clothes, or lacking basic hygiene supplies. Adopt A Family's Nursing program works directly with nurses across the Wentzville School District to stock their offices with the essentials students need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. Through this program, nurses can quietly hand a child a snack, a fresh pair of socks, a clean shirt, or a toothbrush — small acts of dignity that make an enormous difference in a child's school day.
Mary Martha's charitable awards help fund these supplies, ensuring the program can keep its shelves stocked throughout the school year. The impact is immediate and deeply personal: a child who was distracted by hunger or embarrassment can refocus on learning.
Why This Partnership Matters
Adopt A Family embodies the same spirit that drives Mary Martha Thrift Shop: serving the underserved with compassion and without judgment. When you shop or donate at Mary Martha, you are directly fueling programs like this one. Our 2025 charitable awards totaled $217,632, distributed across more than 30 local organizations throughout St. Charles County and the surrounding areas.
A Community Effort
Adopt A Family is one of many ministries supported by Wentzville United Methodist Church, one of the seven local churches that stand behind Mary Martha Thrift Shop. This interconnected network of faith communities amplifies the reach of every dollar donated and every item purchased. When you support Mary Martha, you support Adopt A Family, which in turn supports hundreds of local students each year.
How You Can Help
The need does not take a summer break. You can help by donating gently used clothing, household goods, and toiletries to Mary Martha Thrift Shop at 9 West Koenig Street in Wentzville. Financial donations and volunteer time also keep programs like Adopt A Family running. To learn more about Adopt A Family and the broader mission work of Wentzville United Methodist Church, visit their website. Together, we are making sure no child in our community goes without the basics.