Matthew's Crossing Foodbank
Sep 19 - Aimee Runyon described the history, services, and needs of Matthew's Crossing Foodbank. In 2001, Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church recognized a significant need within the
community: food for the hungry families. With the help of 3
volunteers, Saint Matthew's Food Bank was established. In 2005, the
church determined that the food bank had grown to a capacity to be independent from the church.
Matthew's Crossing was formed and became a 501(c)(3) community based non-profit organization serving the working poor. From its humble beginnings of serving 800 people in its first year, Matthew's Crossing Food Bank currently serves over 35,000 people in need each year, with the help and dedication of over 50 volunteers working to fulfill its mission.They currently have 4 major programs: (1) Emergency Food; (2) Supplemental Program; (3) Holiday Food Bank; and (4) Coins for Kids. They plan to add a Mobile Kidz Cafe, reaching out to Title I schools later this year. Their current goal is to raise $30K—which will cover the build out of a 1,300 sq. ft. space adjacent to the food bank and the operating costs for one year. Aimee, the Executive Director is a passionate spokesperson who works tirelessly to gain support from businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community. The program's rate of growth and growing support attests to the success of the all their endeavors.
Matthew's Crossing was formed and became a 501(c)(3) community based non-profit organization serving the working poor. From its humble beginnings of serving 800 people in its first year, Matthew's Crossing Food Bank currently serves over 35,000 people in need each year, with the help and dedication of over 50 volunteers working to fulfill its mission.They currently have 4 major programs: (1) Emergency Food; (2) Supplemental Program; (3) Holiday Food Bank; and (4) Coins for Kids. They plan to add a Mobile Kidz Cafe, reaching out to Title I schools later this year. Their current goal is to raise $30K—which will cover the build out of a 1,300 sq. ft. space adjacent to the food bank and the operating costs for one year. Aimee, the Executive Director is a passionate spokesperson who works tirelessly to gain support from businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community. The program's rate of growth and growing support attests to the success of the all their endeavors.