Loaves and Fishes

05/30/2026

45 years of relationships. 45 years of showing up. And last night, the City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission took notice. ✨

We are beyond humbled to have received the City of Raleigh HRC Community Impact Award — and we couldn’t have done it without every single one of YOU.

💙 Our children & families: the real MVPs!
💙 Our staff & facilitators— Dana, Kiana, Ashieia, & Bianca: you are everything!
💙 Our Executive Director: India Williams, who wears so many hats!
💙 Our board: Joe Burmester, thank you for never stopping
💙 Our nominator: Butch Grove of Covenant Community Church
💙 Our volunteers, partners & supporters — this is yours too!

We also celebrate the other five organizations/individuals who received awards too!

Myra's Angels Foundation
Holt Brothers Foundation
The Encouraging Place
Atty. Torrey Dixon &
Francisco Guzmán

And speaking of celebrating — mark your calendars! 🎉

Our Legacy Ball is coming 💙
Celebrating 45 Years of Impact

August 22, 2026 | 6PM
New Hope Collaborative
1725 N. New Hope Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27604

Stay tuned for the formal announcement coming soon!

05/30/2026

CELEBRANZA! 🎉

Our final awards celebration was held on Thursday! This annual event signifies the end of another program year! That means a lot of hot dogs, highlights, hugs, and high fives! 🌭🏆🫂🙌🏾

Many thanks for National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) and Ekklesia Church at Raleigh, Young Men's Service League - YMSL, and boys team charity for sponsoring this event! We appreciate your partnership! 🤝

The LAF office will be closed for the next two weeks to give our staff a much needed break! Look out for updates via Facebook, Instagram, and email for what’s coming ahead!

05/20/2026

Loaves and Fishes is so fortunate to be on the campus of the New Hope Collaborative! Look at all the positive community engagement that’s taking place at the site! It’s exciting to see how we are growing as a collaborative!

05/16/2026

🗣️Calling all Mahjong lovers! 🀄️

We’re bringing the tiles, the fellowship, the fun, and the prizes together for a beautiful afternoon — all for a great cause! Whether you’re competitive, casual, or just love the Mahjong community, this event is for YOU.

If Mahjong isn’t your thing, you can still support the mission by donating through the event link. Every dollar helps us continue serving children and families throughout Raleigh.

And if you know someone who LOVES Mahjong, help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging your Mahj crew below! 💛

Play with purpose. Give with heart.

‼️EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 5/15 - 5/31

🔗 https://givebutter.com/laf-mahjong-tournament-2026

05/07/2026

What an amazing Sunday afternoon! 🎨✨

We transformed the lobby of The New Hope Collaborative into a pop-up gallery featuring the incredible work of Richard Wilson, Jr.—and it did not disappoint!

From hearing his powerful, personal journey to becoming a full-time artist, to learning how a special commissioned piece came to life in honor of Losves and Fishes’ 45th anniversary… it was an experience you had to be in the room to truly feel.

We’re especially excited that we secured our first 10 pre-orders of the limited-edition commemorative print—with all proceeds supporting Loaves & Fishes. What a meaningful way to celebrate art and impact at the same time.

Thank you to everyone who came out, connected, and made the afternoon so special. And shoutout to Max Did That for the amazing grazing table and Holloway Media Group for setting the vibe!

Missed it? You’ll have another chance…

Join us at the Legacy 45 Ball where Richard will unveil the commissioned piece.

🗓 August 22, 2026 | 6 PM
📍 The New Hope Collaborative

Formal invitation coming soon!

You can be part of this historic moment by pre-ordering your limited-edition print today. Link in the comments.

Spread the word—we hope to see you there!

04/07/2026

🙏💙

We are SO close, Ekklesia!

You’ve already given $4,271. With our dollar-for-dollar match, that’s $8,542 for our Lent offering benefiting our campus partners, Loaves and Fishes.

We only need $729 more to hit our $5k goal and reach the full $10,000 matching total. If you haven't contributed yet, now's the time!

Giving link in comments.

04/03/2026

EXCITING UPCOMING EVENT: Join Loaves & Fishes for an intimate and inspiring afternoon with acclaimed contemporary visual artist Richard Wilson, Jr.—whose powerful work captures history, family, and legacy through a deeply personal and compelling lens.

We are excited to bring a curated selection of Mr. Wilson’s award-winning artwork directly to our New Hope Collaborative campus for this special experience.

What to Expect:
✔️A curated exhibition of Wilson's celebrated works
✔️An opportunity to meet the artist and hear the stories behind the canvas
✔️Insight into his creative process and the inspiration behind his most iconic pieces
‼️Exclusive first access to pre-order signed prints of a newly commissioned work inspired by Loaves & Fishes‼️
✔️A special first-look announcement connected to our upcoming 45-year celebration
✔️Light refreshments will be served

This event is designed for art collectors, supporters of Loaves & Fishes, and anyone who appreciates meaningful storytelling through art.

Come experience an afternoon where art, story, and community come together—and be part of an exciting moment as we look ahead to celebrating 45 years of impact.

🎟️ Admission is FREE, but registration is required. Please RSVP BY APRIL 24. Link in the comments. 👇

www.richardwilsonart.com
www.lafchildren.org

For inquiries:
India Williams,
Executive Director, Loaves and Fishes
[email protected]

03/30/2026