MISSION: FOOD SECURITY
Feed The Block
Feed The Block is a program of For The Kingdom (FTK) and represents an opportunity to address the food deserts and food insecurity which are prevalent in the Raleigh community of Memphis, Tennessee. FTK’s goal is to provide for the basic human needs of all people in need of food, love and encouragement.
What we do
Feed The Block Programs
In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and due to our community dealing with high levels of food insecurity, Feed The Block was established as a food program to assist individuals and families who were struggling to make ends meet. The program initially aimed to bridge the gap for those who were jobless and unable to provide meals for their loved ones. Additionally, we recognized that many children in our neighborhood relied on school meals for their daily nourishment. With the shutdown of schools and businesses due to the pandemic, we saw a need and chose to provide for our community. We provided over 200 bagged meals daily to children and their families in Raleigh in 2020.
In 2021, Feed The Block expanded and formed a partnership with DoorDash to offer complimentary meals to children aged between 5-18. Our culinary team produced 700-1000 hot meals every Monday to Friday, delivered straight to their doorsteps at no cost. This collaboration with DoorDash enabled Feed The Block to reach even more families, providing essential meals to children who may have gone hungry otherwise.
As of 2023, Feed The Block has transitioned and now offers a multitude of services to those in need in our aim to create a community of food abundance.
Groceries
Grocery Giveaways
Thanks to our incredible partnership with Trader Joe’s and Gleaning Ministry, we are able to receive weekly donations from Trader Joe’s. We view these donations as excess resources that we can use to benefit our community. Once a week, we notify our community of the available grocery bags that residents can come pick up free of charge at our campus on a first-come, first-served basis. Would you like to be notified about upcoming grocery giveaways? Sign up below by clicking the email subscription link:
Dinner
Family Style Dinner On Campus
While we no longer provide delivery of our meals, we recognize the need for nutritious meals and creating a secure environment for bonding and resources. Therefore, we invite children and their parents to visit our beautiful campus on Tuesdays through Fridays, from 3 pm to 6 pm, every week. We understand the importance of nourishing food in our community, so come and join us. Eliminate the stress of preparing dinner for your family and allow us to take care of it. ALL CHILDREN AGED BETWEEN 5-18 EAT FOR FREE, College Students with an ID pay $3, Adults pay $4, and Seniors pay $2.
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School Campus Sites
For School Age Kids
We provide complimentary hot meals to our registered school sites after school, with no cost to the schools. Our aim is to offer students convenient access to nutritious and delicious meals before they head home. We extend our services to all students, including those involved in school sports teams and clubs. These meals are available to all children between the ages of 5-18. Would you like to have Feed The Block in your school?
Memphis Tilth
Food From Local Farmers
We work closely with regional farmers who follow sustainable production practices that conserve natural resources and biodiversity. We sell local fruits, vegetables, and other farm products to individuals, congregations, restaurants and institutions in Memphis.
Donations
Become Involved.
All donations allow us to continue our efforts of creating a community of food abundance and providing children with the healthy foods, and education that they deserve. If you are interested in donating please click the link below.
Volunteer
Donate Your Time And Skills.
We strongly believe in collective action and invite individuals, groups, organizations and companies to invest their time with us. If you are interested in volunteering at our school sites or on our campus, click the link below.
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