Serving Our Community for Over 40 Years!
Loaves & Fishes provides a place for free meals, hospitality, companionship, and advocacy for those in need, regardless of their faith, beliefs, or circumstances. We have put this mission into practice and to date have served one and a half million meals.
Founded in 1983, Loaves & Fishes is located in St. John’s Church. We are grateful for their steadfast support. Loaves & Fishes is Tompkins County’s only community kitchen serving free meals Monday through Friday.
Loaves & Fishes News
Empty Bowls ’24 was Saturday, October 19
To our sponsors, restaurants, wineries, potters, and ticket purchasers–thank you for making this event a success!
Employment Opportunities – Come Join our Team!
To see a complete job description and how to apply, please click on the title below
Volunteers Needed for Meal Preparation,
Serving and Clean-up
Volunteer shifts available:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 – 11:30 am and 11:15 am – 1:45 pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 2:30 – 5:00 pm and 4:30 – 7:15 pm
To register or for more information, please email: info@loaves.org
Free Meals
Fresh, home-cooked meals are offered in the comfortable dining room at St. John’s Church
LUNCH: Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
DINNER: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
Food Donations
If you would like to donate food, please see our Food Donations page for immediate needs and ongoing priorities.
Loaves & Fishes in the News
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Meals served
5,000
per month
Volunteer hours
1,250
per month
Funding Sources
80%
Individual gifts
