In 2014 the kitchen ministries of Five Loaves Two Fish was made possible by a construction and equipment grant of $175,800 from Mat-Su Health Foundation. Good Shepherd members donated in-kind labor valued at $62,000, and donated $5,000 to furnish the utensils and small equipment. In addition, grants were received from Wal-Mart, American Seafood's Co., Three Bears Groceries, Alaska Synod Evangelica
l Lutheran Church, MEA Charitable Foundation, and Mat-Su Food Bank. Good Shepherd members continue to support monetarily, and with fundraising events. The success of the kitchen mission is also made possible by the devotion of many volunteers who have helped cook and deliver 10,000 meals over the last 2 years! The mission of feeding the hungry in our community is not finished, and in fact the need continues to grow. The hope is for Five Loaves Two Fish to be sustained and even grown to meet the ongoing needs of our community, through giving from our community. In order to accomplish this, Five Loaves Two Fish needs "Friends of the Kitchen": community members who donate their time, energy, and/or money to care for the hungry in the Matsu Valley. Please consider becoming a Friend of the Kitchen!
