Our Team

One of the biggest ways we are able to continue to help meet the needs of our community is through the work of volunteers. We need and love volunteers! Volunteers perform all the work needed to keep the ministry going, including sharing the gospel and praying with clients. As a volunteer, you help serve the Lord through much needed hard work.

We also need volunteers to fill food boxes, help with the Thrift Store, and just be there for the people who come to us for help. We ask for volunteers each Thursday to pack and hand-out food from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have an awesome group of regular volunteers and are welcome to any and all who wish to help.

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. -Hebrews 6:10

Mr. Yelton holds a BA Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has forty plus years’ experience in financial auditing, analysis, marketing, and business development. He also has experience in general business management, having operated a consulting business since 2014. He retired from business altogether in January of 2022.

He is co-founder of Basics, handling the incorporation, securing non-profit status, and managing the overall operations of Basics since it began in 2015. In addition, he handles all the financial duties, writes grants, and does the IRS reporting.

He is a committed Christian, a deacon in his church, and has a passion for helping the most helpless among us, especially children, the homeless, the elderly, and the handicapped.

Ms. Yelton, spouse of Mr. Yelton, holds a BA degree in sociology and a BA degree in social work. She is a former social worker in Rutherford County and Davidson County, NC. She has extensive experience working with families, children, and others who need special assistance.

She is co-founder of Basics and manages the thrift store operations as well as assisting with the overall management of the entire operation.

She has a great concern and empathy for those in need, especially children. She is dedicated to the work of helping those who are not able to help themselves.