Posts by Hearts for the Homeless

Alleviating Food Insecurity: Our Shared Responsibility Back in September 2023, Hearts shared the news of the Hearts Food Pantry Express expansion to Livingston County. Hearts was awarded a $50,000 grant to pilot the Food Pantry Express program in Livingston County. We partnered with the Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF) to take the bus on the…

Building A Brighter Future Hearts for the Homeless® has nourished more than just stomachs. Since 1990, through God’s grace and your help, we’ve nurtured hope, fueled dreams, and helped to build a community where dignity isn’t just served, it’s celebrated. For close to 25 years, the commercial kitchen at Hearts has largely remained unchanged and…

Rising Demand At The Mobile Food Pantry As School Ends Many children in Western New York who rely on free or reduced-price school meals may be left without sufficient food during the summer months when schools are closed. During the school year, 25,000 students receive free breakfast and 29,000 students receive free lunches across Buffalo…

The Power Of A Sandwich: Impacting Lives & Strengthening Partnerships Two slices of bread, mayo and lunch meat can be the biggest impact on someone’s day. A sandwich can not only fill a hungry stomach but provide hope to those craving renewal. And it’s not just one type of sandwich made for the masses; these…

Dignity In Diversity A food pantry filled with a variety of nutritious foods supports making the healthy choice the easy choice for food pantry clients. The Hearts Harvest Food Pantry prides itself on offering a dignified program utilizing a “client choice” distribution method so individuals and families can choose the food that suits their needs.…

Isaiah 40:31. …But Those Who Hope In The LORD Will Renew Their Strength. After His resurrection, Jesus encounters the disciples and says, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” John 20:21. This greeting was consistent with his earthly ministry, as Jesus taught us God’s peace becomes ours when…

Providing A Meal Alleviates The Worry Of One More Burden. Through Hearts’ Commercial Kitchen, receiving a meal is one less burden someone living on the streets has to worry about. Folks do not have to choose between a Code Blue shelter meal or a Hearts Mobile Soup Kitchen meal. There could be various reasons why…

Sustaining Hope: Compassion For Feeding Those In Need Each night when Code Blue is in effect, Hearts for the Homeless® provides 150 meals to two Code Blue shelters: the Genesee Street shelter and the Salvation Army shelter. On Thursday, January 11th, before the snowstorm hit our region, Hearts’ staff delivered meals to the shelters for…