THE MISSION OF FOOD AND SHELTER IS SIMPLE…

we feed people who are hungry and help those living homeless make their way back home.

Food and Shelter was founded in 1983 by a group of compassionate members of McFarlin United Methodist Church lead by Harriet Leigh and Kathryn Selmon. They began distributing meals to hungry people out in community parks but soon it became clear the need was greater than anticipated and McFarlin UMC brought in a coalition of volunteers to expand services. In 1987, Food for Friends opened in their original location at 104 West Comanche which is where services were located until our new campus opened in 2017.

Though the services offered have grown and expanded over the years, the heart of Food and Shelter is still one of a caring group of people who want to help moms and dads and children have better lives through accessing Food and Shelter.

Food and Shelter was built by our loving community and is supported and sustained by volunteers, community givers and loving donors who believe all people deserve a home and meals to eat.