Fishes and Loaves

08/08/2026

🍳🥔 WE ARE HERE!! 🥔🍳

We are busy in the kitchen making breakfast casserole with hashbrowns, eggs, and ham! 😋 And of course… DESSERT! 🍰❤️

Come see us tonight for a FREE meal! Whether you’re picking up for yourself, your family, or someone who could use a little extra love, we’ve got you covered. ❤️

📍 St. John’s Lutheran Church
Corner of 4th & Jefferson

⏰ Pick-Up: 4:30–6:30 PM
🍽️ Carry-out only

🚗 Need a delivery?
We offer delivery within Rochester city limits! Just message me and we’ll get you taken care of. ❤️

No questions asked. No judgment. Just good food, fellowship, and love. 🫶

🙏 “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

Come hungry! We’ll see you tonight! 🍽️❤️

08/06/2026

🥹❤️ WE HAVE BEEN SO BLESSED! ❤️🥹

I honestly don’t even have the words to express how grateful I am for the outpouring of support we have received!

Charlie and Vickie traveled to Francesville and picked up an entire pallet of non-perishables, PLUS enough meat to fill our freezers! 🙌

Then we received another delivery from a local source, and that filled the rest of our shelves! God continues to provide exactly what we need, often before we even know we need it. ❤️

And TODAY, our amazing Delivery Director, Heath, and his wife, Brittany, are picking up our donated 45 DOZEN EGGS!!! 🥚🥚🥚

I want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to every single person who picks things up for Fishes & Loaves, helps unload, organizes, stocks shelves, fills freezers, and puts everything away.

Most people don’t know this, but I (Christina, Director of Fishes & Loaves) work full-time helping the uninsured and underinsured. Because of that, I have to rely on an incredible team of people when opportunities to receive donations come our way.

And you all continue to show up. ❤️

Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU!!!

This ministry is not possible because of one person. It takes a community of people willing to say, “Yes, I can help.”

And right now, we have one more need for this Saturday:

🥔 WE NEED ROUGHLY 50–75 POUNDS OF POTATOES! 🥔

If you can donate potatoes or help us get them, please reach out to me!

God is providing in BIG ways, and I am so incredibly thankful to every person who is helping us turn those blessings into meals for our community. ❤️🙏

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19

08/01/2026

🎉 490 Meals Served! 🎉

Normally we make this announcement on Sunday afternoon, but today is too exciting to wait!

490 meals were served tonight! ❤️🍽️

We are overwhelmed by God’s goodness and the incredible support of our volunteers, donors, and community. Every meal represents someone who was fed, loved, and reminded that they matter.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time, prayed, donated, cooked, packed, delivered, and encouraged us. This ministry would not be possible without each of you.

To God be all the glory! We can’t wait to see what He has in store next.

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19

We’ll be back tomorrow with our regular update, but tonight we’re simply celebrating what God has done.

490 meals… and every single one served with love. ❤️🐟🍞

08/01/2026

Deliveries are about to start. We are currently running 2 drivers plus an extra driver. If you need a meal delivered please text or call 574-201-0867 or 574-201-2087

Send a message to learn more

08/01/2026

🔥 We’re here, and we’re cooking! 🔥

The kitchen is buzzing, and we can’t wait to serve you tonight!

🍲 On the menu:
❤️ Chili Mac
🎃 Homemade Pumpkin Cookies

Join us today at St. John’s Lutheran Church (4th & Jefferson) from 4:30–6:30 PM for a free, carry-out meal.

As always, delivery is available within Rochester city limits—just send us a message.

We’re so thankful for every volunteer, donor, and person who helps make this ministry possible. God continues to provide in amazing ways, and we’re blessed to share His love one meal at a time.

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” — Psalm 34:8

We can’t wait to see you! ❤️

07/30/2026

450 MEALS!!! ❤️🍽️

Sorry this update is so late… 🥺 Your girl’s body finally hit its limit this week and forced a reboot—I ended up sleeping all day Sunday and Monday!

But even through the exhaustion, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. 450 meals served last Saturday! What an incredible blessing. We serve an amazing God, and none of this would be possible without His provision and each of our incredible volunteers, donors, and supporters.

This week’s menu is Chili Mac, dessert, and lots of love! ❤️

📍 St. John’s Lutheran Church
🕟 Saturday | 4:30–6:30 PM
🥡 Carry-out only
🚗 Delivery available within Rochester city limits—just send us a message!

Whether you need a meal, know someone who does, or just want to stop by and say hello, we’d love to see you.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 🙏

07/25/2026

We're here and cooking up a storm! 🍽️

The kitchen is busy, and we can't wait to serve you tonight!

On the menu:
🥩 Smashed Meatloaf
🥔 Mashed Taters
🍰 Dessert

Join us today at St. John's Lutheran Church (4th & Jefferson) from 4:30–6:30 PM for a free, hot meal. Carry-out is available, and if you're within Rochester city limits and need a delivery, send us a message!

As always, everyone is welcome. ❤️

"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him." — Psalm 34:8

Send a message to learn more

07/23/2026

🎉 424 Meals Served! 🎉

Every meal tells a story of God’s love, and this past Saturday we were blessed to serve 424 meals to our community. ❤️ None of this would be possible without our incredible volunteers, faithful supporters, and generous donors. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus.

🍽️ This Saturday’s Menu:
🥩 Meatloaf
🥔 Mashed Taters
🍰 Dessert

📍 St. John’s Lutheran Church
Corner of 4th & Jefferson
🕟 Serving from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🚗 Delivery is available within Rochester city limits—just send us a message!

🙏 Volunteers Needed!
We would love to have you join us! Whether you can help prepare meals, serve guests, package food, or make deliveries, every helping hand makes a difference. If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, this is your sign! Come serve alongside us and help share God’s love with our community.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday! ❤️🐟🍞

07/21/2026

With Northern Indiana Community Foundation – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

07/18/2026

I love to see this write up!!

🍽️ Every Saturday, Fishes & Loaves provides hundreds of free, nutritious meals to individuals and families across the Rochester area, helping ensure neighbors experiencing food insecurity know they are cared for.

We're grateful to support this important ministry with a $2,500 grant from the Fulton County Community Fund. ❤

Read more about the grant and the impact it will have here: https://www.nicf.org/community-presbyterian-church-receives-grant-to-support-fishes-loaves-meal-ministry/