Did you know that more than 40% of people in Jackson, Tennessee struggle to provide basic needs for their household? This means that for many, hunger is a 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 food and basic necessities to individuals and families.
Provides kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare, nutritious food to school children who have little or no food over the weekends.
Serves a hot meal 365 days of the year 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 2023.
Meals Served
Volunteer Hours
Food Lbs Donated
RIFA 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 patronI think volunteering has given me a sense of giving back to the community. When I was working at a regular job, I didn’t have time to volunteer, even though I wanted to. But once I retired I knew I had the time, I just had to find where I wanted to volunteer. Volunteering at RIFA gives me something to do to give back, keeps me busy, and I’ve really enjoyed it.
-Richard, RIFA volunteerCanstruction 2024: An Evening with Mike Goodwin, presented by Foundation Bank, was held Thursday, September 26th at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. The 19th annual event featured structures built entirely out of canned food by 15 teams...
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