Remembering Maria on her birthday: A Light That Never Faded
Today, on her birthday June 26, we honor the memory of Maria Madigan, a beloved volunteer whose kindness and dedication …
Even crumbs can be someone’s miracle (John 6:12)
Jesus took a child’s humble offering and fed thousands, showing that God delights in using small acts to create abundance …
Heat Safety Notice!
Due to rising temperatures, we request everyone to arrive and join the line by 9:30 AM on Saturdays. The entrance …
God’s heart beats for the hungry (Proverbs 19:17)
God’s promise—that kindness to the poor is a “loan” to Him—reveals His boundless faithfulness. Gateway to Hope volunteers are His …
Food is a love language of Heaven (Psalm 146:7)
God feeds the hungry, and His people join the feast! Gateway to Hope speaks this heavenly language fluently, their tables …
Jesus fed bodies and spirits (Luke 9:13-17).
Christ’s miracles were never just about bread—they were invitations to trust His abundance. Gateway to Hope volunteers follow His example, …
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🤝 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
From sorting donations to packing boxes, every task at Gateway to Hope matters—and every volunteer is essential to feeding our …
🙏 A Quiet Legacy of Love
Some plant seeds. Some water them. And some—like our Gateway to Hope volunteers—prepare the harvest with hands that serve and hearts …
💖 Community looks like this!
Gateway to Hope’s volunteers—your neighbors, retirees, teens, and busy moms—give their time to feed Ocala families with dignity and love …
🌿 Easter Blessings for You!
On this very beautiful Easter day in Ocala, may you feel God’s love in every small kindness — like the …
Yes! We take recycling very serious! Why?
Christianity emphasizes stewardship and care for the Earth as part of its teachings on responsible living and reverence for creation …
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When you feed the hungry, you feed Christ Himself (Matthew 25:35)
Jesus calls us to recognize His presence in those who hunger, transforming every meal shared into a divine encounter. Gateway …
Alvin’s Hallelujah: Laying Blocks, Breaking Bread. A Life Seasoned with Faith, Grit, and God’s Grace.
Early every Saturday morning at Gateway to Hope, before the sun even stretches its hot, golden fingers over Ocala, the …
A Reflection of Hope in a Car Window (Matthew 5:16)
Here we see Jan’s reflection, as in a mirror. In that reflection, Christ’s love becomes tangible. Gateway to Hope volunteers …
A Rock of Gratitude: Small Gifts, Big Blessings!
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not …
An unconventional prayer and essay for Earth Week
There is no doubt that human beings have changed the earth’s cycles, surface, and creatures by our activities. We have …