Month: April 2025

There is no doubt that human beings have changed the earth’s cycles, surface, and creatures by our activities. We have managed and bred for our use and enjoyment some plants and animals, and destroyed the habitats of others. We have extracted minerals, fossil fuels, and soils, and have been careless with our use of extracted… Continue reading An unconventional prayer and essay for Earth Week

As we celebrate Earth Week at Gateway to Hope, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how our daily choices affect the planet. One of the most impactful yet often overlooked issues is food waste. Did you know that nearly one billion meals are thrown away every day worldwide? This isn’t just a waste of food—it’s a major contributor to climate change, economic… Continue reading Reducing Food Waste: Small Changes, Big Impact!

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On this very beautiful Easter day in Ocala, may you feel God’s love in every small kindness — like the bread shared, the hand extended, or the prayer whispered. Christ’s resurrection reminds us: hope is alive, and you are not forgotten. We stand with you in faith, trusting that brighter days are ahead. ‘For I… Continue reading 🌿 Easter Blessings for You!

Dear Gateway to Hope Family, With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved volunteer, James Leroy Sigmun, whose unwavering dedication and kindness touched countless lives. For years, James was the first face you met, as he faithfully guided vehicles into distribution lanes with patience, precision, and a warm smile. Rain or shine, he… Continue reading The passing of our beloved volunteer, James Leroy Sigmun.

Gateway to Hope’s volunteers—your neighbors, retirees, teens, and busy moms—give their time to feed Ocala families with dignity and love. 🏡 Proud to serve Marion County together! Tag a volunteer who inspires you below! 👇 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

Some plant seeds. Some water them. And some—like our Gateway to Hope volunteers—prepare the harvest with hands that serve and hearts that give. 💕 “The world may not notice, but heaven records every act of love.” To our dedicated team: May God pour back into you double the joy you give to others! “Give, and it will be given… Continue reading 🙏 A Quiet Legacy of Love

From sorting donations to packing boxes, every task at Gateway to Hope matters—and every volunteer is essential to feeding our community. 🌿 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (1 Peter 4:10) To our behind-the-scenes crew: You inspire us! 🙌