Faith Kitchen Advisory Board & Faith Partnership Initiative

Building a Community of Service, Compassion, and Hope

Faith Kitchen is inviting any organization or church, ministry, or faith community to become a long-term partner in serving their neighbors experiencing hunger and hardship. As a faith-based organization open to people of all faiths, Faith Kitchen believes lasting change happens when organizations work together. Faith Kitchen serves the South Campus for Haven for Hope providing 1,100 meals daily or serving 350 individuals per mealtime. Over the past year, the organization has provided nearly 400,000 meals. 


Advisory Board Purpose

The Faith Kitchen Advisory Board exists to strengthen their mission by bringing together community leaders with diverse skills and perspectives who are passionate about serving others.


Advisory Board members will:

  • Learn about Faith Kitchen's mission, operations, and the unique needs of those they serve.
  • Provide guidance on developing nutritious, appropriate menus designed for their special population.
  • Offer expertise in areas such as:
  • Marketing and communications
  • Social media
  • Fundraising and donor engagement
  • Community outreach
  • Business development
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Healthcare, nutrition, and hospitality
  • Strategic planning
  • Legal, financial, or operational guidance
  • Help build relationships that expand Faith Kitchen's impact throughout the community.

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Faith Partnership Commitment

Faith Kitchen is seeking organizations willing to make a minimum one-year commitment. Each partner organization is asked to designate a Faith Partner Leader who will serve as its representative on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will meet quarterly through virtual meetings.


Faith Partner Responsibilities

Hands of Service: Commit to serving meals on a regular basis while extending genuine hospitality, kindness, and respect to every guest.

Hearts of Compassion: Help cultivate a welcoming community where every individual is treated with dignity, hope, and compassion.

Faith Leader: Serve as your organization's representative on the Advisory Board sharing ideas and providing guidance that strengthens their mission.

Prayers of Hope: Lift up their guests, volunteers, staff, and ministry through ongoing prayer, asking for wisdom, healing, provision, and hope.

Gifts of Support: Provide a recurring financial contribution that helps sustain meals, hospitality, and the daily operations of Faith Kitchen.


By becoming a Faith Partner, your organization will:


  • Make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals experiencing food insecurity.
  • Build meaningful relationships with people in need through consistent service.
  • Collaborate with other faith communities working toward a common mission.
  • Help shape programs that provide dignity, nourishment, and hope.
  • Demonstrate your congregation's commitment to serving the community.


Together, we can nourish bodies, restore hope, and strengthen our community—one meal, one relationship, and one act of compassion at a time. For more information contact Erica Gonzalez (210) 919-3195 or visit www.myfaithkitchen.org.