a prayer for those we serve
Good and gracious God,
In a world where so many are hungry, may we eat this food with humble hearts. In a world where so many are lonely, may we share this friendship with joyful hearts. Be present at our table, Lord, be here and everywhere adored. May all be fed, may all be healed, and may all be loved.
We thank you, Lord.
Amen
In a world where so many are hungry, may we eat this food with humble hearts. In a world where so many are lonely, may we share this friendship with joyful hearts. Be present at our table, Lord, be here and everywhere adored. May all be fed, may all be healed, and may all be loved.
We thank you, Lord.
Amen
Our doors open at 1:30 p.m. so our neighbors can come and enjoy coffee and fellowship with us and each other. We will serve a sit-down meal at 2:30 p.m. We do not offer take out meals.
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FOOD OF FAITH – A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FEEDING THE HUNGRY
“the problems in Bay City and indeed the world, won’t go away with a few hot meals-but it helps”. F. Davenport
Located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 815 N. Grant St., Bay City, MI 48708 – Telephone: 989-892-5813
OUR PARTNER CHURCHES/GROUPS
All Saints, Bay City Civitan, Grace United Methodist Church, Dore Family, First Presbyterian, Grace Lutheran/Auburn, Immanuel Lutheran, Joppa Lodge, Marine Corps. Group, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Our Lady of Peace, Prince of Peace/Kawkawlin, Trinity St. James/Munger, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Luke's, Trinity Episcopal Church, UAW 362 Women's Committee, UAW 362 Community Service, and Zion Lutheran.
FOOD OF FAITH – A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FEEDING THE HUNGRY
“the problems in Bay City and indeed the world, won’t go away with a few hot meals-but it helps”. F. Davenport
Located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 815 N. Grant St., Bay City, MI 48708 – Telephone: 989-892-5813
OUR PARTNER CHURCHES/GROUPS
All Saints, Bay City Civitan, Grace United Methodist Church, Dore Family, First Presbyterian, Grace Lutheran/Auburn, Immanuel Lutheran, Joppa Lodge, Marine Corps. Group, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Our Lady of Peace, Prince of Peace/Kawkawlin, Trinity St. James/Munger, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Luke's, Trinity Episcopal Church, UAW 362 Women's Committee, UAW 362 Community Service, and Zion Lutheran.
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Become a Food of Faith Partner
If you have questions about Food of Faith or would like to talk about becoming one of our member churches/groups you can call the church office at 989-892-5813 and leave a message.
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The ministry of Food of Faith
Food of Faith is an interdenominational faith-based outreach program that provides meals to anyone in need, and has been in existence for over 20 years. Our philosophy is simply to reach out to the community in need and provide a warm, pleasant dining experience in a safe and welcoming environment. We are the only facility providing a Sunday meal on Bay City's east side. We serve anyone in need, without requiring proof of need or any personal information. Typically, we serve Bay City, Essexville, and Bangor Township, but it is not unusual to have visitors from other areas.
Food of Faith began in the mid 1990's when we noticed an increasing population of poor, hungry, and homeless people in and around Bay City. Churches and groups were invited to become partners in serving a Sunday afternoon meal. In 2004 the Vestry adopted it as an official Trinity ministry. Food of Faith has thrived in its ministry in the community. It is not unusual to have 10-20 volunteers in the kitchen and dining room preparing the meal, setting up, serving, visiting with our guests, and cleaning up.
The current Director, Pat Maxim, who served as ministry leader for 15 years, retired this past September and has been replace with Don Middleton, a man with so much experience, he will lead Food of Faith forward for many years to come with compassion and a love to serve.
The people of Food of Faith
The people of Food of Faith come in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances to share a meal and companionship in the warm and welcoming environment of Trinity. Over the past 10 years, Food of Faith has averaged over 6,800 meals per year (in the past 5 years that number is over 7,000). As you can imagine our kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, common areas, and entrances are well-used, especially in the wintertime, when people come early and stay longer to enjoy hot coffee and companionship in the warmth and safety of our building.
Food of Faith leadership
don Middleton, the Director of Food of Faith manages the day to day oversight of the program, which includes finances, shopping, organizing the leadership team, conducting the annual meeting, supporting our churches/groups and coordinating all the details to keep this program running smoothly, and being the liaison between Trinity, the churches/groups, the community, and the guests of Food of Faith. The director is assisted by a leadership team that provides support every Sunday for the church that is serving by being at Trinity, answering questions, pitching in to help with the dining room, visiting with guests, and doing whatever is needed to have a successful serving day.
Funding for Food of Faith
Food of Faith is sustained entirely by donations from Trinity’s parish and other individuals and groups. These donations pay for things like napkins, placemats, juice mix, condiments, coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, packaging containers, paper cups, salad bowls, dessert bowls/plates, spices, cooking utensils, and whatever else we can, as well as the food we purchase on Trinity’s serving Sundays. The church or group that is serving provides the basic meal and Trinity provides everything else.
In 2006 Frank Davenport, the Director of Food of Faith, received the Dick Hardy award for the program. In 2016 Pat Maxim, retired director, was an honorable mention for the same award.
The ministry of Food of Faith
Food of Faith is an interdenominational faith-based outreach program that provides meals to anyone in need, and has been in existence for over 20 years. Our philosophy is simply to reach out to the community in need and provide a warm, pleasant dining experience in a safe and welcoming environment. We are the only facility providing a Sunday meal on Bay City's east side. We serve anyone in need, without requiring proof of need or any personal information. Typically, we serve Bay City, Essexville, and Bangor Township, but it is not unusual to have visitors from other areas.
Food of Faith began in the mid 1990's when we noticed an increasing population of poor, hungry, and homeless people in and around Bay City. Churches and groups were invited to become partners in serving a Sunday afternoon meal. In 2004 the Vestry adopted it as an official Trinity ministry. Food of Faith has thrived in its ministry in the community. It is not unusual to have 10-20 volunteers in the kitchen and dining room preparing the meal, setting up, serving, visiting with our guests, and cleaning up.
The current Director, Pat Maxim, who served as ministry leader for 15 years, retired this past September and has been replace with Don Middleton, a man with so much experience, he will lead Food of Faith forward for many years to come with compassion and a love to serve.
The people of Food of Faith
The people of Food of Faith come in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances to share a meal and companionship in the warm and welcoming environment of Trinity. Over the past 10 years, Food of Faith has averaged over 6,800 meals per year (in the past 5 years that number is over 7,000). As you can imagine our kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, common areas, and entrances are well-used, especially in the wintertime, when people come early and stay longer to enjoy hot coffee and companionship in the warmth and safety of our building.
Food of Faith leadership
don Middleton, the Director of Food of Faith manages the day to day oversight of the program, which includes finances, shopping, organizing the leadership team, conducting the annual meeting, supporting our churches/groups and coordinating all the details to keep this program running smoothly, and being the liaison between Trinity, the churches/groups, the community, and the guests of Food of Faith. The director is assisted by a leadership team that provides support every Sunday for the church that is serving by being at Trinity, answering questions, pitching in to help with the dining room, visiting with guests, and doing whatever is needed to have a successful serving day.
Funding for Food of Faith
Food of Faith is sustained entirely by donations from Trinity’s parish and other individuals and groups. These donations pay for things like napkins, placemats, juice mix, condiments, coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, packaging containers, paper cups, salad bowls, dessert bowls/plates, spices, cooking utensils, and whatever else we can, as well as the food we purchase on Trinity’s serving Sundays. The church or group that is serving provides the basic meal and Trinity provides everything else.
In 2006 Frank Davenport, the Director of Food of Faith, received the Dick Hardy award for the program. In 2016 Pat Maxim, retired director, was an honorable mention for the same award.
Students from the Bay Arenac ISD Career Center created and produced a public service message focusing on childhood hunger in America. The video was filmed at Trinity during a Sunday meal service. Great Job Students, your message is powerful.
