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.
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Supporting RIFA and the Snack Backpack ministry allows the community to contribute to the kids on a daily basis—It is the community saying that we are investing in our kids.
-Aimee Evans, Arlington Elementary School CounselorRIFA 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 patronToday’s I am RIFA features RIFA’s Community Outreach ministry. Cheyenne Rogers, our Community Outreach Coordinator, sat down to share with us about the ministry and the different ways it serves our patrons. “Community Outreach hopes to stand in the gap...
Read MoreMeet Denice Walton, RIFA’s Donor and Community Relations Manager. Instead of our typical interview style, Denice took the time to write her own story. We hope you enjoy learning more about how Denice came to RIFA, her role of sharing...
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