People in Community Feeding the Hungry - in body, mind and spirit.
Nonprofit feeding free hot meals to Milwaukee's hungry at three locations
THE MISSION of The Gathering is to provide meals and associated services or programs to those who would otherwise go hungry or without. We respect the dignity and values of every individual we serve and value our volunteers who allow us to serve the community.
Keywords: hunger, food, soup kitchen, homeless,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1982
What is your primary product or service?
Community Meal Program providing free meals weekly to Milwaukee's hungry and homeless
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Program and Volunteer Manager
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Volunteers are our backbone, all meals are cooked fresh on site
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
4 meal sites currently: The Gathering on State Street, Christian Faith Fellowship East, Our Next Generation, Mount Carmel Lutheran Church
Provide detailed directions to your location
Breakfast Program at The Gathering on State Street, 924 W. State St., Milwaukee, WI. (Meals served from St Bens Community Meal site)
Dinner Program at Christian Faith Fellowship Church East, 724 S. Layton Blvd (between The Domes and S 27th National Ave.)
Saturday Lunch Programs held at The Gathering on State St., Christian Faith Fellowship East, Our Next Generation Neighborhood Center and Mount Carmel Lutheran Church.
What type of payments do you accept?
All meals are Free
Which areas do you service?
Southeastern Wisconsin
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Virginia Schrag-Director
What are your hours of operation?
*Breakfast at The Gathering on State Street 8:30-9:30am
*Dinner at Christian Faith Fellowship Church East 4:30-5:30pm
*Saturday Lunch Programs 11:30am-12:30pm @ The Gathering on State Street, Christian Faith Fellowship East, Our Next Generation, Mt Carmel Lutheran Church (every 2nd & 4th Saturday only)
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That our meal program is making a difference and
that we have the Best Volunteers!
please check out our website www.thegatheringwis.org
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Matthews 25 Parable about the Sheep and the Goat... vs:35
When I was hungry you gave me food, thirsty you gave me drink, a stranger you welcomed me in