Loaves and Fishes Ministry, Inc.

Over 25 years of helping children succeed in Raleigh, NC

A nonprofit organization, we run after-school programs K-12 and other services for at-risk children in Raleigh. Our mission is to be an extended family to the children through long-term, individualized support so that they succeed in school and in society.

To continue that success, we need your help. We need homework helpers!

"I'm back here at Loaves and Fishes because they help with homework, and they're just awesome to be around." Clearly, Kelvin is motivated to take on the new school year—what better motivation for you to volunteer with Loaves and Fishes?

What you can do: Help students with basic homework and school projects. Work on strengthening reading, writing, and math skills.
Who you'll help: 1-2 awesome Loaves and Fishes students in elementary, middle, or high school!
When: One or more days a week, M-Th / 4-5:15 pm
Complete our volunteer form. Or find out more by contacting Academic Director Cheri Coleman at 919-231-4687 or ccolemanlaf@nc.rr.com.

Chili Sale • Vegetarian or Meat • Through Jan 16! Only $10 per quart! To order, click the Donate button at the top of this page to go to a donation form (courtesy of PayPal). In the remarks/comments section of the form, indicate the type of chili and number of quarts that you want to order. Pick up your chili 1/27 (4-7 PM), or 1/28 (9 AM-12 PM), at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Your purchase will help support our programs. Many thanks, and Happy New Year!

Stewards Fund Challenge: Your first-time gift doubled!

Challenge: Become a Loaves and Fishes supporter, and help us get the full benefit of our $20,000 Stewards Fund Challenge Grant.

How: Make your first-ever donation by clicking the Donate button at the top of this page, or by calling 919-231-4687.

Your gift will be doubled! The Stewards Fund matches, dollar-for-dollar, all first-time donations—for up to $20,000.

When: Now through December 31, 2011

If you have never supported Loaves and Fishes before, make your contribution today to double your gift. That's all you need to do.

If you've already donated to Loaves and Fishes or are a regular supporter, urge your friends and family to make a contribution!

Jasmine, one of our five graduates! You will not only help our students stock the shelves, but you'll also be spreading the word about the necessary work that Loaves and Fishes does in our communities.

2010–2011 Annual Report

Download the annual report.

Read the Loaves and Fishes 2010-2011 Annual Report to discover more about students' collective accomplishments, our organization's events and our fundraising activities. A few highlights:

5 new high school graduates!
Some of our current high schoolers began taking honors classes last year.
Many students learned how to swim at the Triangle Aquatic Center (thanks to the Junior League of Raleigh).
Volunteers and students created the Gratitude Garden on the grounds of Milner Memorial Presbyterian Church. To honor the memory of anyone who has enriched children's lives, you can purchase a garden brick.