Did you know that more than 12,000 people in Jackson, Tennessee live every day with hunger as their constant companion? This is a real struggle for many people in our community. But your investment into our mission can change the story of hunger for them.
When you give to RIFA, you let thousands of people in need know that there is hope, because someone cares enough to take action.
Donate MoneyFood donations help us fight hunger. Food, however humble, has the power to transform lives.
Donate FoodYour donations to our Thrift Store help fund ministries that feed the most vulnerable members of our community.
Donate ItemsRIFA is a team—many people working together to meet physical, spiritual and relational needs. Be the hands and feet of Christ by volunteering at RIFA.
Donate TimeProvides kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare, nutritious food to school children who have little or no food over the weekends.
Serves a hot meal for lunch daily and two evening meals each week to the hungry in our community.
Distributes food to other local nonprofit agencies in Madison County and seven surrounding counties.
Provides gently-used, donated clothing, furniture and household items at a low cost to the community.
Here’s how YOU made a difference in our community in 2017.
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RIFA is a refuge for so many.
-Paul Reed, RIFA volunteerRIFA is part of the reason that my baby, Isaiah, is here because they fed me in the Soup Kitchen while I was pregnant and didn’t have food.
- Angela, Soup Kitchen patronThe RIFA Administration offices, RIFA Thrift Store and RIFA donation door hours will change during the Christmas season and resume January 2nd for usual hours of operations on January 2, 2019 (see hours below). Thrift Store: • Open 9 am to...
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