Loaves & Fishes

Loaves & Fishes is a non-profit, volunteer-driven agency fulfilling a basic need by feeding the hungry. Volunteers working in 265 serving teams provide food, cook dinner, and help with the cleanup in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our Lady of Peace prepares and serves food on the second Monday of every even-numbered month. 

The food is prepared in the kitchen of the school and served at St. Stephens Catholic Church at 2219 Clinton Avenue South, Minneapolis.  

We are currently looking for additional volunteers to prepare our "secret recipe" chili and to help serve.   The time commitment is 2-3 hours six times per year.  

If you or your family are interested in volunteering, please contact the parish office.

Our Lady of Peace was recently recognized for a 30-year commitment to Loaves & Fishes.
Read more about this accomplishment! 

"I had a good experience serving tonight. It taught me to be thankful for the food on my plate and the roof over my head. I saw many different people walk through those doors tonight. One lady, Jennifer, had the hugest smile on her face after everyone sang her happy birthday. She turned 55! Another shared her story with my mom. She said she lost her children to Child Services. Now she "helps" out families at the Hennepin Family Center so families don't lose their kids like she did. Her children are adults now and she has no idea where they are. I felt really bad for her and really grateful for my parents. This taught me a lot. Thank you for letting me come and serve. "