About Wheat Field Ministry

Our Mission

To empower underserved and marginalized individuals by connecting them to resources, education, and compassionate support that promotes health, stability, and dignity.

Vision

A community where no one faces hardship alone and every individual has access to the support needed to thrive.

Our Values

  • Compassion & Respect
  • Collaboration & Integrity
  • Community Empowerment
  • Faith-Driven Service
  • Accountability & Stewardship

Who We Serve

  • Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity
  • Older adults and vulnerable populations
  • Underserved and underhoused individuals
  • Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity
  • Older adults and vulnerable populations
  • Underserved and underhoused individuals

Community Impact

  • Weekly community feeding outreach
  • Health education and wellness navigation
  • Emergency support and referrals
  • Community collaboration events
  • Volunteer and partner engagement

Programs &

Accomplishments

Transitional Home Support & Wellness Oversight

We provide light oversight and wellness coordination for transitional housing environments.

Services Include:

  • Cleanliness and shared-space guidance
  • Resident encouragement and accountability
  • Reporting and coordination support

(Available through partnership or contract)

HIV Supportive Services & Resource Navigation

Wheat Field Ministry supports underserved individuals living with HIV by providing education, referrals, and supportive care navigation aligned with public health priorities.

Priority Populations:

  • Older adults
  • Underhoused individuals
  • Underserved communities

Connector Roundtables & Community Collaboration

Our Connector Roundtables bring together nonprofits, churches, healthcare providers, and agencies to collaborate on solutions to community challenges.

Outcomes:

  • Stronger partnerships
  • Reduced duplication of services
  • Increased access to care

Transitional Home Support & Wellness Oversight

We provide light oversight and wellness coordination for transitional housing environments.

Services Include:

  • Cleanliness and shared-space guidance
  • Resident encouragement and accountability
  • Reporting and coordination support

(Available through partnership or contract)

HIV Supportive Services & Resource Navigation

Wheat Field Ministry supports underserved individuals living with HIV by providing education, referrals, and supportive care navigation aligned with public health priorities.

Priority Populations:

  • Older adults
  • Underhoused individuals
  • Underserved communities

Connector Roundtables & Community Collaboration

Our Connector Roundtables bring together nonprofits, churches, healthcare providers, and agencies to collaborate on solutions to community challenges.

Outcomes:

  • Stronger partnerships
  • Reduced duplication of services
  • Increased access to care

Reverend Dr. Sandra H. Gripper is the founder and Executive Director of Wheat Field Ministries (501c3) and Wheat Field Solutions, an HIV/AIDS Case Management Agency. With over 30 years of pastoral leadership and a lifelong commitment to serving vulnerable populations, she has become a trusted connector of resources, knowledge, and hope in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

Reverend Dr. Sandra H. Gripper

Reverend Dr. Sandra H. Gripper

Founder & Executive Director

sandra.gripper@wheatfieldministry.com

“He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat.” Psalm 147:14

Let’s Partner Together

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with churches, healthcare providers, sponsors, and community organizations. 

 

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📍 700 Research Drive, Suite 105
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

📞 Office: (704) 764-6407

Non-Profit # 58-2413486

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