Loaves and Fishes Ministry

Founded in 1982 by Betty Anne Ford and Nancy Newell, Loaves and Fishes began as a summer program for 12 children in Raleigh’s Halifax Court community. What started as a reading enrichment program grew into a year-round comprehensive support system.

When our original students moved beyond 2nd grade, we saw their need for continued support. We expanded to serve students PreK-12, adding mentorship programs at every stage. Today, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit celebrating over 40 years of service, we continue to walk alongside students and families from kindergarten through high school graduation and beyond.

We Empower Under-Resourced K-12 Youth for Life Opportunities.

We accomplish this through out-of-school programming using a long-term, relationally-based, holistic approach to development that involves enrichment of the mind, body, and spirit. We strategically collaborate with schools, non-profits, and other community organizations to provide critical support to the youth and families we serve. Loaves and Fishes currently serves up to 40 pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students in a comprehensive after-school program Monday-Thursday located at The New Hope Collaborative (St. Mark’s Church) on N. New Hope Rd. in Raleigh, NC.