It has been twenty years since Loaves and Fishes grew from the vision of two dedicated people passionate about helping others, to the ministry that quietly continues to change the lives of many people today.
Loaves and Fishes is a registered, nonprofit charitable organization. We work with staff, volunteers, and other agencies in the city to provide services, programs and solutions to minimize the suffering that is associated with addiction, homelessness, crisis trauma, abuse (be it physical, mental or substance related), and loneliness. Some of the issues affecting the hungry, physically and mentally abused, drug/alcohol afflicted, homeless, poor and disadvantaged are ; providing sufficient nourishing food, safety from oppression and discrimination, counseling, shelter, justice and education. It is our mandate and our belief that it is the responsibility of all to help the less fortunate. We are so passionate about what we de because very simply; people need help!
LOAVES AND FISHES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY…. takes this opportunity to say “Thank You” to the volunteers, donors, and prayer partners for their faithful support in 2010. Because of your generosity and care we were able to provide:
- 26,000 plus hot meals
- 40,000 plus school lunches
- Assistance to 20 plus families (which includes 50 plus children); with the help of
the Red Deer Food Bank, donating stores and private and corporate donors
- Counsel and prayer, with our Pastor Christine Vautour, to those seeking
spiritual help.
- Reference to various agencies
- Transportation to job interviews, first day of work, medical appointments,
- Assistance in securing placements at Detox and Rehab Centers for clients with addictions
- Work experience for human resource and employment clients
- C.A.R.S., Cosmos, Parkland CLASS, Lacombe Action Group and Catholic Social
Services clients Work Experience placement
- A Fine Options Program in conjunction with the Youth Justice Committee and the
Alberta Solicitor General
- Transitional housing for five (5) men
- Space for self-help groups, Bible studies and Board meetings
- A safe place to come and enjoy friends over coffe
With your continued support it is our desire and goal to be able to equip foks with confidence, hope, and motivation to move beyond the restrictions and hopelessness of poverty, addictions and neglect.
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
From the BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF LOAVES AND FISHES
Psalm 41:3 God Blesses Those Who Are Kind To The Poor
Board of Directors:
Bill Mearns, Barb Weins, Carl Kolbeson, Neil Montgomery
KatherineSeymour, Donald Heinemann
OUR STAFF
* Halina Jarvis - Executive Director
* Christine Vautour - Pastor/Education Program Coordinator/Fine Options Program
Coordinator/Human Resources
* Bob Riley - Administration/Accounting
* Dave Bauer - Outreach Program Coordinator/Supper Volunteer
Coordinator/Main Floor Activities Manager
*Nadine Schaeffer – Reception/Volunteer Coordinator/Procurement
* Paul Claude - Driver/Food Donation and Supply Comptroller
* Helen Bazar - Head Chef
Earl Penfold - Assistant to Chef
Ken Jarhaus - Assistant to Chef/Food Donation Comptroller
Cori Capner - School Lunch Program Coordinator
Maureen Dawson - Assistant to School Lunch Coordinator
Shannon Langyl - Housekeeping
Doug Setter - Housekeeping Assistant
Don Purschke – Volunteer Kitchen Help
Toni Fadollone - Media/Public Relations
For more information on our organization please contact us @
Ph: 403 347-1844
Fax: 403 437-6732
email: loavesfishes@shaw.ca
*Full time employees
