MISSION AND VISION
We exist to serve those hungry body and soul. Our meals are open to all with a good appetite and a good attitude. We serve delicious, wholesome, nutritious food in a safe, warm family friendly setting. We serve, just like we would serve guests at Jesus' banquet table.
PEOPLE COME TO OUR MEALS for many r
MISSION AND VISION
We exist to serve those hungry body and soul. Our meals are open to all with a good appetite and a good attitude. We serve delicious, wholesome, nutritious food in a safe, warm family friendly setting. We serve, just like we would serve guests at Jesus' banquet table.
PEOPLE COME TO OUR MEALS for many reasons; high cost of living, Illness & accidents. job loss, poor paying jobs, low pensions/fixed income, homelessness, loneliness,
37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 And when did we see You sick or in prison and come to You?’
40 “The King will answer, ‘Truly I say to you, as you have done it for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you have done it for Me.’ Matthew 25:37-40
In 1989 Stephanie and Mark Halland, with a group of people, including Naomi Davidson, were led to start serving a family-style meal the last week of the month. They wanted to help single mother's and their children, as well as those on fixed incomes. This meal was served at the Alliance Church, as Community Kitchen. The first meal had
In 1989 Stephanie and Mark Halland, with a group of people, including Naomi Davidson, were led to start serving a family-style meal the last week of the month. They wanted to help single mother's and their children, as well as those on fixed incomes. This meal was served at the Alliance Church, as Community Kitchen. The first meal had 18 guests. In 1990, Naomi Davidson took over.
By 1998 a group of folks began Feeding the Flathead to feed people who were hungry. The Food Bank had verified there was a need for more meals. The Alliance Church could not give up more use of their Fellowship Hall, Feeding the Flathead found other places to serve their meals. They had their start at the old Valley Victory Church on Main street. They moved between several other locations, including the old VFW upstairs. A few times they even served meals out on the street.
In 2003 Community Kitchen and Feeding the Flathead joined forces. During this time, we discovered that both ministries had chosen *Matthew 25:31-40 as the inspiration for their ministries. Community Kitchen-Feeding the Flathead became a 501c3 organization.
The pandemic reduced our meals to handout meals only at Central Christian, yet
In 2003 Community Kitchen and Feeding the Flathead joined forces. During this time, we discovered that both ministries had chosen *Matthew 25:31-40 as the inspiration for their ministries. Community Kitchen-Feeding the Flathead became a 501c3 organization.
The pandemic reduced our meals to handout meals only at Central Christian, yet we always served a meal. Currently, we serve meals from: Adventure Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Calvary Lutheran Church, Central Christian Church., Christ Church Episcopal and First Presbyterian Church.
All staffing needs are filled by volunteers. Many people are behind the scenes serving in one way or another, transport food, clean, computer work and the other tasks. Impeccable volunteer bookkeepers have kept our records beyond reproach. We are blessed with great volunteers.