Our Story
In 2015, our founders, Pastor Ben and Pastor Tom, were called to help people in need in North Philadelphia. Each week, they served hot dogs to homeless men and women. Through this simple outreach, Ben and Tom were able to minister to the forgotten. They prayed with the weary, comforted the sad, and provided friendship to the lonely.
These simple actions inspired others to join their efforts, and The Table Ministry was born.
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The mission was clear
To offer food, clothing, healthcare information, and transportation to treatment programs for those experiencing homelessness and addiction.
The Table Ministry has faithfully served communities by sharing the love of Christ in both word and action. We’ve been blessed with countless opportunities to partner with other organizations, train new teams, and inspire like-minded individuals to step into this impactful work reaching as many souls as possible with compassion and care.
What began in Philadelphia has grown into a model of service that now inspires others who share our core values: to love, to serve, to care, and to expand the Kingdom of God through action.
The Table Ministry serves individuals experiencing homelessness in multiple locations, including Philadelphia; Camden, NJ; Paterson, NJ; Virginia; and the Dominican Republic.
Each site serves well over 100 people every week and is led by committed team members and volunteers.
It's more than food!
"Man shall not live by bread alone..." - Matthew 4:4
Our Outreach
The Table Ministry provides food, clothing, healing options, transportation to rehabs, and much more to our friends (as we call the folks we serve on the street).
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Every weekend, we open theTables in our different locations and feed the needy. We meet their physical needs with food; we offer prayers; we give them an option for treatment and transportation if necessary to receive help at hospitals and or recovery programs.
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When weather permits, we wash our friends' hair and provide haircuts because we realize that these simple acts can make a big difference. For folks that may go a long time without the opportunity for these basic personal care needs being met, a simple wash and cut can truly lift their spirits.
We also offer "the sneaker exchange" which is a chance for our friends to exchange their old sneakers for a newer, gently used pair. We take this opportunity to wash their feet and, with the support and guidance of medical professionals that have partnered with us, we provide basic wound care.
The volunteers that serve at the table come from many walks of life including some that have had some personal experience with addiction or have had or still have family members/loved ones who are lost and living in the streets. We are committed to serving as a support system for families confronting these situations.