individuals received food through our food program
2.6 Million
pounds of food were distributed
875
Home Deliveries
250+
neighbors took goal-oriented classes like English as a Second Language, employment classes, and financial management courses
100+
Professions of Faith
Stories of Impact
Your compassionate support is bringing hope and relief to your neighbors here in our community. Some are facing hardship for the first time, and others are working hard to leave generational poverty behind.
Michael and Mirtha
“That spiritual care became one of the most meaningful parts of our journey.”
When Michael and Mirtha first walked through the doors, they didn’t know much about the organization, and they were nervous. They had never needed help before. But that quickly changed. From the moment they arrived, they felt surrounded by kindness and compassion. Staff and neighbors welcomed them with open arms, making them feel cared for and supported.
Michael was facing serious health issues, and Mirtha soon discovered that Second Mile offered more than just food or classes; they offered prayer and spiritual care. She began submitting prayer requests and was deeply moved by the outpouring of prayers for Michael’s health and their family’s needs.
“That spiritual care became one of the most meaningful parts of our journey,” Mirtha shares.
Today, Michael and Mirtha call Second Mile their safe place, a place where they have found friendship, hope, and a community that walks alongside them through both struggles and victories.
William
“This place was welcoming and nonjudgmental.”
At 72 years old, William has spent over three decades supporting food banks with his late wife. But when she passed away, everything changed. “I went crazy. I lost my mind, my heart, I lost it all,” he shared.
Grieving and facing financial hardship, William found himself in unfamiliar territory, needing help. Then he remembered a Second Mile truck he had seen while driving. That memory led him through our doors.
What he found at Second Mile moved him deeply. “I got meat. I got bread. I got yogurt... stuff that was going to last me for days.” But beyond the food, it was how he was treated that stayed with him: “Respect and dignity... it just oozes out of your skin.” William felt seen, valued, and respected. “This place was welcoming and nonjudgmental,” he shared. “Everyone deserves to be treated this way.”
William now hopes to give back to Second Mile, just like he and his wife once did for others.
Luis
“It’s a place for everyone in the community to come to.”
Luis started coming to ESL classes with one goal- to better communicate with his grandchildren. At first, speaking English felt intimidating, but he showed up every week with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
As his skills grew, so did his confidence. Now, Luis can share conversations, jokes, and help his grandchildren with their homework in English, something that brings him great joy.
For Luis, these classes are more than just language. “This isn’t just a place for me to come to,” he says. “It’s a place for everyone in the community to come to.”
His story is a reminder that it’s never too late to learn something new, and that even small steps can lead to stronger bonds with the people who matter most. ESL classes aren’t just about words. They’re about building community and opening doors to new opportunities.
Margie
Regaining Her Sense of Purpose
I come from Mississippi. I had been working in a school district 18 years. I thought with the experience and knowledge that I had that it wouldn’t take me long to get a job. I just spiraled down. But at Second Mile they let me know I’m not alone.
I got involved with the classes, which has tremendously put a smile on my face. It gave me a sense of purpose. It lets me know I’m not alone. I’m able to still help. When you’re not working, you have this sense of no self-worth.
I want people that have nowhere to go, that think no one loves them, that think they’re not able to help or give, that are too proud to ask for help, to come to Second Mile. They’ll never not once ever look down on you. They’re here to help you up, not to push you down.
Without Second Mile I wouldn’t be where I’m able to be now. I am able to hold my head up, I'm able to be a proud person and to be able to give back to society. So I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done.
Second Mile demonstrates the love of Jesus by offering physical and spiritual care to our neighbors living in material poverty or crisis, providing personal growth and empowerment opportunities, and inviting others to become compassionately involved.
