Success Stories
Loaves and Fishes Ministry has had a great number of success stories! Our favorites are listed below:
Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday Mornings
“Successful Audit Conducted by USDA”
The LFM staff were a key part of a successful audit conducted by the USDA of the LFM food pantry. “They knocked it out of the park,” stated Sarah clay of the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. We are very proud of them!
Gregory Lightfoot
Mr. Gregory Lightfoot’s story is one of true success. After applying for his birth certificate and ID, and with encouragement from Janet Wright, the coordinator of client services, he received his documents. Subsequently, Mr. Lightfoot sought employment and secured a job. He takes great pride in his achievements, as do we. His journey stands as a heroic testament and an inspiring benchmark for other clients.
Self-Reliance Initiative
The Loaves and Fishes Ministry of Macon offers service programs that assist individuals and families by setting achievable goals to productively get their lives back on track.
The Self-Reliance Initiative supports people facing homelessness and challenges arising from trauma and other severe life circumstances, such as job and home loss, chronic medical conditions, mental health issues, substance use disorders, and criminal backgrounds. These challenges have become obstacles for men, women, and children as they endeavor to progress in their lives.
Initiatives Achieved Through Financial Support from Donors:
***Three new records were set in calendar year 2023***
2692 Households served groceries
21,915 Meals served
864 Birth Certificates/ID’s served