Despite experiencing physical pain and discomfort, our remarkable volunteer, Courtney, managed the pastry table, bringing joy to numerous individuals this past Saturday. Meanwhile, we take a peek at The Lighthouse Kitchen: A Warm Meal, A Warmer Heart. In the quiet town of Fort Myers, Florida, a small but mighty soup kitchen called The Lighthouse Kitchen… Continue reading “Beyond the Plate”; Inspiring stories about feeding the hungry. James “Jim” Patterson’s Lighthouse Kitchen”
Month: January 2025
“Beyond the Plate”; Inspiring stories about feeding the hungry. Maria Alvarez and her Sunshine Pantry”
As we see “Michael”, a wonderful Gateway to Hope volunteer hauling giant bags of carrots, let’s take a look at another Florida story called the “Sunshine pantry”! In the heart of a bustling Florida community lies the “Sunshine Pantry,” a free food pantry and soup kitchen that serves as a lifeline for countless families. Established… Continue reading “Beyond the Plate”; Inspiring stories about feeding the hungry. Maria Alvarez and her Sunshine Pantry”
Always room in God’s kingdom
Jesus told a parable about a man who invited his friends and neighbors to a banquet, but they declined. So he told his servants to go find anyone who was hungry or lonely or in need. Still there was room. “Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in,” the… Continue reading Always room in God’s kingdom
To feed the hungry…
Did you not know that God entrusted you with that money — all above what buys necessities for your families — to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to help the stranger, the widow, the fatherless; and, indeed, as far as it will go, to relieve the wants of all mankind? How can you,… Continue reading To feed the hungry…