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Reaching out. Lifting up.For many, hunger is a constant companion
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Our mission is to reach out with the love of Christ to help people in need by providing physical and spiritual nourishment.

The proof is in the numbers

Meals provided through school programs

244k
Meals provided through Senior Staples

152k
Meals provided through the Soup Kitchen

69k
Meals provided to families through Community Outreach

98k

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Angela * Soup Kitchen patron

“RIFA is part of the reason that my baby, Isaiah, is here because they fed me in the Soup Kitchen while I was pregnant and didn’t have food.”
Ann Edwards * Donor / Volunteer

“Financial contributions are a necessary part of RIFA. They couldn’t do what they do if we don’t contribute financially. My heart is here at RIFA.”

Community Outreach

Provides food and basic necessities to individuals and families.
Snack Backpack

Provides kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare, nutritious food to school children who have little or no food over the weekends.
Soup Kitchen

Serves a hot meal 365 days of the year to the hungry in our community.
Food Bank

Distributes food to other local nonprofit agencies in Madison County and seven surrounding counties.

The Thrift Store

Every purchase provides food for our neighbors in need.

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From the Blog

March 21, 2025

Staff Highlight - Tracie Barnard

Meet Tracie Barnard, RIFA’s Volunteer Coordinator!

March 14, 2025

Bus Stop Cafe Spring Break 2025 Schedule

The Bus Stop Cafe will be back in action March 17-21 week for Spring Break!

March 11, 2025

RIFA Receives $11,000 Grant from 100 Women Who Care

RIFA received the $11,000 grant from 100 Women Who Care Jackson and Community Foundation of West Tennessee at the 2025 Awards Luncheon! This will benefit the Bus Stop Cafe.

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