Our Mission Statement
Our God has called us to offer our lives in service to each other. One example of loving service to others is the care and feeding of the working poor and hungry. This is the ministry which we intend to provide without judgment or qualifications to those in need.
Who We Are
Founded in 2011, Feeding Families Ministry is a faith-based organization. We are a non-profit organization, founded and directed by Diane R. McFadzean - Tayburn. We are located at Mountain Center 354 Route 611, Tobyhanna PA. Privately owned, Feeding Families Ministry is an incorporated non-profit and 501c3 IRS approved charity and is not associated with any church. Our ministry strives to alleviate hunger in Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties . . . without judgement or conditions.
Feeding Families Ministry, Inc. provides free food to needy individuals who do not qualify for welfare, have recently lost their jobs, are in need due to life emergencies (health or job related) or are underemployed – the working poor.
Through the generosity of individuals, clubs and organizations, Feeding Families Ministry is able to serve approximately 1500 families a month in Monroe, Wayne and Pike Counties. Our doors open each Thursday 1 to 3 and Friday 1 to 3 to share this food with those who need it thanks to our faithful contributors and our volunteers.
In partnership with Second Harvest, we are allowed to choose items for delivery twice a month. We can provide canned goods, dry goods, meat and produce milk and eggs to all our families. These are donated by larger organizations who collect food and by companies who donate to Second Harvest. We also partner with local stores such as Walmart, Weis, Shoprite and Aldi.
Feeding Families Ministry, Inc. provides free food to needy individuals who do not qualify for welfare, have recently lost their jobs, are in need due to life emergencies (health or job related) or are underemployed – the working poor.
Through the generosity of individuals, clubs and organizations, Feeding Families Ministry is able to serve approximately 1500 families a month in Monroe, Wayne and Pike Counties. Our doors open each Thursday 1 to 3 and Friday 1 to 3 to share this food with those who need it thanks to our faithful contributors and our volunteers.
In partnership with Second Harvest, we are allowed to choose items for delivery twice a month. We can provide canned goods, dry goods, meat and produce milk and eggs to all our families. These are donated by larger organizations who collect food and by companies who donate to Second Harvest. We also partner with local stores such as Walmart, Weis, Shoprite and Aldi.
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40)
Dedicated Leadership and a Heart for Ministry
We are happy to share the exciting news that our Founder and Executive Director Diane McFadzean received the Helen G. Brown Quality of Life Award for 2014. This awards ceremony was on December 6, 2014 at Peppes Restaurant in East Stroudsburg. Presented by the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging's Advisory Council, Senator Rosemary Brown, Senator Mario Scavello and House of Representatives David Park. Congratulations Diane!
One Step Foundation presented Feeding Families Ministry, Pocono Alliance and the Valor Association with a donation on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the beautiful Lutheran Church in Sciota. These donations were from the proceeds from the November concert performed by Pepper Chopin. We would like to extend our grateful thanks to Dave Bechtel for all the work he did to make this wonderful concert come to life.
One Step Foundation presented Feeding Families Ministry, Pocono Alliance and the Valor Association with a donation on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the beautiful Lutheran Church in Sciota. These donations were from the proceeds from the November concert performed by Pepper Chopin. We would like to extend our grateful thanks to Dave Bechtel for all the work he did to make this wonderful concert come to life.
