Our Story

25 Years of Community Service

Loaves & Fishes has been helping feed the community since 1999. Our charity was created by the late Hank Gray and the late Bill Heasley, two Catholic Deacons who saw the need for a restaurant-style place to serve nutritious but affordable meals to those in need. They quickly gained the support of area churches after a town hall meeting.

The name Loaves & Fishes was chosen for the restaurant after the Biblical story where a multitude was fed in a miraculous way.  Since its creation, we have been serving meals from food and financial donations provided by individuals, schools, businesses and corporations. We have also received the support of grants.

During the Pandemic, we changed our service model to a pick-up and delivery system to provide meals to more than 200 people each weekday. We have continued to address that need with incredible volunteers working with us to serve the community and ease food insecurity. Today, we serve between 50-90 people with our dine-in service and approximately 70 area residents via our delivery program.

We appreciate all the support and could not do what we do without you.

Our Mission

Overcoming Food Insecurity and Community Building.

Loaves & Fishes works to provide the hungry with a hearty meal served with dignity, inclusivity and respect.

Our Values

Compassion, Dignity, Inclusivity, Accessibility, Adaptability and Resourcefulness.

We believe in the transformative power of sharing bread to create a strong, inclusive community. Our values are rooted in the belief that dignity, respect, service and acceptance are fundamental to the human experience. We operate as a charity committed to providing nourishing meals that go beyond just sustenance. We also strive to foster joy, compassion and communion among staff, volunteers and patrons.

Our Vision

Nourish the Body, Mind, and Soul.

Loaves & Fishes is a place where economic barriers vanish and the act of sharing a meal becomes a catalyst for positive change. Through our commitment to affordable, nutritious meals served in a caring atmosphere, we envision a future where everyone, regardless of their circumstances, experiences the joy of communal nourishment and a deep acknowledgment of their inherent worth as individuals.