Where We Are...
Easter 2022 Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
Easter 2022 Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
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.
Easter 2022 Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
Easter 2022 Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
Easter 2022 Letter from Tim Swartout, Executive Director
As we look forward to the blessed Easter season, I want to reflect on the impact of the generosity of our donors that helps us make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Those donations are the fuel that drives the caring efforts of our Core Team and our solid volunteer force.
Generous donations have helped each member of our team
As we look forward to the blessed Easter season, I want to reflect on the impact of the generosity of our donors that helps us make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Those donations are the fuel that drives the caring efforts of our Core Team and our solid volunteer force.
Generous donations have helped each member of our team meet the challenges of producing and delivering nutritious meals during the uncertainties caused by the coronavirus, not only to the dining patrons who come to our doors but for the volunteers who deliver hot food to the people who are currently living in tents along the I-90 corridor.
I also cannot forget the positive impact our board of directors have played in the success of our Dining with Dignity program by providing the leadership and operational functions needed to sustain the lives of those who suffer food insecurity in our community.
I look forward to a promising future and wish each and all an Easter filled with happiness and many blessings as we move forward through the new year. Most Sincerely yours, Tim Swartout, Executive Director
What We Do...
What We Do...
What We Do...
Dining with Dignity
Breakfast: Monday through Thursday, 7:30-8:15am
Dinner: Monday and Tuesday, 4:30-5:15pm
Serving over 50,000 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.
Who We Are...
What We Do...
What We Do...
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, when we receive the green flag to safely move forward to serve our diners inside. The Pandemic is currently prevented us from expanding our volunteer force. We so appreciate the many ways in which you are reaching out to our diners in the meantime, by donations of supplies, warm clothing, and financial gifts!
CALL 509-455-9019
or Donate by clicking on the donate button!
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!