Where We Are...
Where We Are...
Where We Are...
Lower Level
New Community Church
518 W Third Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
Downtown Spokane
at 3rd Ave & Howard St
Access by the
Howard Street door.
What We Do...
Where We Are...
Where We Are...
Dining with Dignity
Breakfast: MondayThursday, 7:30-8:30am
Dinner: Monday & Tuesday, 4:30-5:30pm
Serving over 60,000 meals annually.
Pathways
Community Volunteers who accept admission to the program become core team members and receive benefits of job and life skill training, case management, mentoring, housing assistance, and a monthly stipend.
Christmas Appeal Letter (and Farewell) from Tim Swartout, Previous Executive Director
Christmas Appeal Letter (and Farewell) from Tim Swartout, Previous Executive Director
Christmas Appeal Letter (and Farewell) from Tim Swartout, Previous Executive Director
As I begin by saying hello; It is also a fitting time to say goodbye. My journey as Shalom’s Executive Director has come to the time for me to start a new chapter in my life. Even though it’s tough to think of leaving a position I have so enjoyed, I know the benefits will stay with me for as long I am on this earth. I have acquired new-fo
As I begin by saying hello; It is also a fitting time to say goodbye. My journey as Shalom’s Executive Director has come to the time for me to start a new chapter in my life. Even though it’s tough to think of leaving a position I have so enjoyed, I know the benefits will stay with me for as long I am on this earth. I have acquired new-found strength, knowledge and many friends along the way. But with sadness in my heart, I am also blessed with joy knowing that I am leaving behind a strong and vibrant ministry that allowed me to play this leadership role, work that was impossible without my “back up” and son, Mark, who remains a strong advocate of this ministry. However, the true success belongs to the volunteers and the support partners that have served this important ministry; all who have joined with me by bringing their talents and skills that were the real building blocks of “Dining with Dignity.”
There is a quote (by the missionary Jim Elliot) that I remember as I step away: “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”
As I pass the reins on to new leadership, I do knowing I will never lose the relationships, friendships, and memories I have gained over all these years of being part of Shalom Ministries.
And as this chapter moves to another, it seems that my timing is fitting; we’re entering the joyous holiday season, including the celebration of the birth of our savior Jesus Christ.
Once again, I ask that you continue to support this vital ministry with whatever you can afford to give to help those vulnerable and needy people that we serve; not just for the help to pay our expenses, but for your prayers and remembrance of the success story of “Dining with Dignity.”
If you are able, please give generously. Your financial donation, sent today, will be a blessing! Your check may be sent to Shalom Ministries, PO Box 4684, Spokane, WA 99220, or online: www.shalommeal.org
Who We Are...
Christmas Appeal Letter (and Farewell) from Tim Swartout, Previous Executive Director
Christmas Appeal Letter (and Farewell) from Tim Swartout, Previous Executive Director
In the 1970s and 1980's, Central United Methodist Church in downtown Spokane reached out to its homeless and hungry neighbors with a meal ministry. A nationwide effort, called Shalom, within the United Methodist Church to create effective ministries in urban settings inspired the church in 1994 to create a separate 501(c)3 in Spokane that
In the 1970s and 1980's, Central United Methodist Church in downtown Spokane reached out to its homeless and hungry neighbors with a meal ministry. A nationwide effort, called Shalom, within the United Methodist Church to create effective ministries in urban settings inspired the church in 1994 to create a separate 501(c)3 in Spokane that brought together religious, business, political, and social service communities to find solutions to poverty and homelessness.
While Central UMC has now closed, Shalom Ministries is hosted in its old building by New Communities Church and retains a strong connection with other United Methodist Churches in the area, as well as with other churches from many traditions.
Shalom seeks to build relationships and community amongst people who are disenfranchised. By providing a safe, loving, and accepting environment the door can be opened for healing and renewal, creating a sense of belonging to something greater than one’s self.
Can you volunteer?
Who Are Our Guests?
Who Are Our Guests?
YES, now that we can safely move forward to serve our diners inside. We are grateful you are considering being part of our ministry by participating in providing meals to our poor and vulnerable folk. It can be a profound and rewarding experience by doing something so simple as offering a hot meal to a hungry person, and at the same time
YES, now that we can safely move forward to serve our diners inside. We are grateful you are considering being part of our ministry by participating in providing meals to our poor and vulnerable folk. It can be a profound and rewarding experience by doing something so simple as offering a hot meal to a hungry person, and at the same time it can mean the world to a person who hasn’teaten nourishing food, sometimes for several days.
Starting November 22, 2022 we are moving from the grab-and-go meals that have been prepared and served from the street-side entrance of the New Community Church, 518 W. 3rd Ave, in downtown Spokane for the last two years to indoors. Six meals are provided each week Monday through Thursday (four breakfasts 7:30- 8:30 am), plus dinner on Monday and Tuesday (4:30-5:30pm).
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Who Are Our Guests?
Who Are Our Guests?
Who Are Our Guests?
“In most cases, to be homeless in America is not a sign of laziness or incapacity, but an indicator of people who struggle immensely, both physically and emotionally, to survive against the odds.”
We serve all who come to us seeking to be fed: young and old, men and women of any race or creed. Most are homeless or
“In most cases, to be homeless in America is not a sign of laziness or incapacity, but an indicator of people who struggle immensely, both physically and emotionally, to survive against the odds.”
We serve all who come to us seeking to be fed: young and old, men and women of any race or creed. Most are homeless or underemployed; some are fighting addiction or illnesses, and all struggle immensely to survive against the odds.
Benefactor Focus
Who Are Our Guests?
Benefactor Focus
This month we lift up two special partners in ministry: Rotary 21 of Spokane, who recently assisted Shalom with the purchase of additional kitchen equipment, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), who committed to Shalom a Hunger Grant of $7,000 a year for three years!
Thanks to these faithful partners!