We are guided by our vision that all people, regardless of socioeconomic, cultural or ethnic backgrounds deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity and respect. It is only then that self-esteem and empowerment can move individuals to independence. We are focused on the individual. A Loaves & Fishes site provides access to additional social services as needed and appropriate.
The mission of Loaves & Fishes is to provide nutritious
meals to the hungry of the Twin City Metro area in
an atmosphere of hospitality at site locations where
the need is greatest and develops joint ventures/partnerships
with like-minded organizations to assist guests with
additional basic needs and to becoming self-sufficient.
Everyone is entitled to a meal with dignity. Respect for others and self is the only requisite at our sites. We connect people who want to serve with people needing service.
While continuing to fulfill a great need among homeless
men, seniors, the unemployed and underemployed, we
will strive to make our service especially welcoming
to families and children.
