The Poor & Hunger   : Shepherd’s Heart Food Bank Advent : “You shall call his name Jesus…and of his kingdom there will be no end.” (Luke 1:31-33) The Need : More people die daily of hunger than died of Covid-19 at the peak of the pandemic.  Food insecurity effects 47 million Americans even though we are the wealthiest nation in the history of the world including approximately 40,000 people in the Greater Waco community.  What makes matters more unjust is that our farmers and

Migration & Hunger   : Naomi House Advent : “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call him Immanuel’ (which means God with us).” (Matthew 1:23) The Need :  Hunger and migration are closely linked, as food insecurity often drives people to leave their homes in search of safety and sustenance. Conversely, migration can increase vulnerability to hunger when access to food is limited in new locations due to poverty, legal barriers, or lack of resource

Seniors & Hunger : Meals on Wheels Advent : “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5) The Need :  Right now, there are seniors in our community waiting for the meal that might be their only one today. In the U.S. almost 10% of the older adult population is food insecure but in the great Waco community that number is 17.5% according to Feeding America. Our Partner in Ministry :  Meals on Wheels Waco (MOW) nourishes the bodies, minds,

The Homeless & Hunger:   The Gospel Café Advent : “For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37) The Need :  Hunger and homelessness are deeply interconnected realities: when people lack stable housing, they often struggle to store, prepare, or access nutritious food, which worsens food insecurity. Limited income, high living costs, and systemic barriers push many individuals and families into a cycle where meeting basic needs—shelter and daily meals—becomes a constan