MISSION:
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The idea for Feeding the Spirit was born on an early January morning when Greensburg resident, Deb Thackrah, an avid runner, altered her running route, only to come face-to-face with a segment of our community that few knew existed. who knew that this trail, generally used for walking and bicycling by day, turned into a homeless camp by night--young, old, some on the ground, some huddled in blankets, others covered in cardboard. Deb's heart exploded with compassion and a strong commitment to DO something. That "something" has grown into Feeding the Spirit.
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Each week, our community meal comes together with the help of sponsors, donors and volunteers in order nourishing mind, body and soul with a generous spirit and a perpetual state of grace.
Our weekly meal is held every Thursday evening at the Otterbein United Methodist Church in Greensburg from 5:30pm to 6:30pm |
By mid-2014, Feeding the Spirit had served over 10,000 meals
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Behind the scenes, Feeding the Spirit also helps the community by offering assistance in the following ways:
Offsetting copays and medication costs; subsidizing utility payments to avoid service shut-offs; providing pet food and hygiene items; supplying bus passes for transportation; securing household items, furniture, groceries, toys, books, and infant clothing; and offering community scholarship funds.
Offsetting copays and medication costs; subsidizing utility payments to avoid service shut-offs; providing pet food and hygiene items; supplying bus passes for transportation; securing household items, furniture, groceries, toys, books, and infant clothing; and offering community scholarship funds.
How you can participate |
Everything that Feeding the Spirit does requires resources. Whether it is sponsoring the weekly meal, volunteering to help serve our guests each week, or donating money to help provide all of our services, we rely on the community to come forward through their generosity and kindness.
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