@shepherdstable.bsky.social
A non-profit organization providing daily meals and a host of social services to improve quality of life, create a pathway towards self-sufficiency & inspire hope for the most vulnerable since 1983. shepherdstable.org https://linktr.ee/shepherds_table
Shennekia Grimshaw of @dcnewsnow.bsky.social interviewed our Director of Meals and Innovative Programs, Christina Moore, about our newest initiative, the Culinary Skills Training Program.
Learn more about the program here: www.shepherdstable.org/culinary-ski...
Manny Hidalgo has stepped down as Executive Director after years of impactful service. We’re grateful for his leadership and commitment. On August 1st, Dr. Jan Weetjens joins us as Interim ED. Thank you for your continued support — and please join us in thanking Manny and welcoming Jan!
25.07.2025 19:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We’re one week into our Summer Campaign: Somewhere to Eat, Somewhere to Start and already 31% toward our $50,000 fundraising goal!
Your gift helps vulnerable neighbors receive meals, services, and support to take their next step forward.
Donate today:
giving.classy.org/campaign/706...
Last Friday, @raskin.house.gov featured Manny Hidalgo in his Local Hero program, highlighting community members making a positive impact in the 8th District. This honor comes as our outgoing Executive Director reflects on 6 years of work and progress at ST.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR5J...
We want to thank M&T Bank for serving a Bright Meal at ST the other night. The group served dinner for our meal guests with a smile.
Interested in volunteering with a group of colleagues, friends, or family? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@shepherdstable.org for more information.
"Just because we don’t have a place to be doesn’t mean we can’t keep ourselves and keep proper nourishment.” — Nicole, a ST client
Your support helps neighbors like Nicole get more than a meal— they get a way forward.
Help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 this summer: lnkd.in/e7dmk95P
Hard to believe our Rising Chefs Table Showcase Dinner was already 2 weeks ago! Six amazing students wowed guests with a 4-course meal they planned & prepared, showcasing their skills. We’re so proud & can’t wait for graduation!
Learn more about the program: www.shepherdstable.org/culinary-ski...
Big thanks to New4You Thrift Boutique for their generous donation!
This not-for-profit Bethesda shop supports local nonprofits like ours & Voices for Children Montgomery. If you’re nearby, check out their amazing finds — every purchase gives back!
Check them out! 👉 new4youthrift.org
Big thanks to New4You Thrift Boutique for their generous donation!
This not-for-profit Bethesda shop supports local nonprofits like ours & Voices for Children Montgomery. If you’re nearby, check out their amazing finds — every purchase gives back! 👉 new4youthrift.org
#thrift #nonprofit #community
At ST, we believe everyone deserves their basic needs met: a warm meal, a safe place to rest & a caring community. Our mission is rooted in compassion, respect & service—values deeply connected to what Juneteenth calls us to reflect on. To honor the day, we served a special BBQ lunch to our clients
19.06.2025 20:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
With summer fast approaching and Q2 wrapping up, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the impact you helped make during Q1 at Shepherd’s Table.
Thanks to your continued support, our vital programs kept on running!
To volunteer or donate, visit our website: www.shepherdstable.org
You’re invited to The Rising Chefs’ Table! 🍽️
Join us 6/27 from 7–9PM for a dinner by our Culinary Skills Training Program students!
Tix: $75, proceeds support the program so we can keep training, mentoring, and uplifting more students.
Buy tickets or donate here: www.classy.org/event/the-ri...
Deloitte had their annual Day of Service and chose Shepherd's Table to volunteer at. 23 members came and helped us with serving breakfast meals, lunch meals, and sorting the Clothing Closet. We are so thankful to the @deloitteus.bsky.social volunteers for making an impact that matters on #ImpactDay
09.06.2025 19:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“I became homeless. I was living on people’s couches. I didn’t want to become a burden to them, so I started coming here.”
-Steve, a Shepherd's Table client
Our Spring Newsletter is out! Get the latest updates and find inspiring stories like Steve's.
www.shepherdstable.org/wp-content/u...
Check out the full story behind the design in our latest blog post here: www.shepherdstable.org/shepherds-ta...
#newlogo #newlooksamemission #shepherdstable
Meanwhile, the plate and fork highlight our continued commitment to providing daily meals to everyone who walks through our doors.
We’ve kept our signature brand colors and added orange—chosen intentionally as it’s the color of food insecurity, reminding us why our work matters.
Big news! Shepherd’s Table has a fresh new look.
Our new logo honors our roots while reflecting our mission to nourish, uplift, and inspire hope. The reintroduction of the shepherd’s staff pays tribute to our original logo, symbolizing guidance and care.
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Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, identity, and community but it's also a time to shine a light on some serious statistics.
02.06.2025 21:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
World Hunger Day has passed, but the need hasn’t. We served 12,224 meals in April—up from 9,757 last year. Help us meet growing demand: donate money, donate food (refer to this list: www.shepherdstable.org/wp-content/u...), volunteer, spread the word. Every action counts!
29.05.2025 16:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We’re halfway through our 3rd Culinary Skills Training Program cohort! 👨🍳
Our 6 students have been mastering kitchen skills—stocks, sauces, butchering, and now bread + desserts—while building life skills like digital literacy & mindfulness.
ServSafe exam is Thursday—cheer them on! 👏
Today we honor and remember those who served.
#MDW #honorandremember #dayofremembrance
1. Donate money to us and other local organizations that address food and housing insecurity: www.classy.org/campaign/bui...
2. Volunteer your time: www.shepherdstable.org/volunteer-op...
3. Donate food, clothing, and hygiene items
Let's do this together!
stagnant wages, the end of covid emergency rental assistance, and more. Community support remains crucial to combat this crisis.
It’s easy to feel like there isn’t much you can do, but here’s how you can contribute to direct assistance:
Homelessness in Montgomery County has increased.
The 2025 Point-in-Time survey reveals a 32% increase in homelessness across Montgomery County compared to last year. A total of 1,510 individuals.
The factors influencing these increased numbers are rising rents, inflation...(continued in comments)
We're still glowing from our fundraising event last week, a Table in Bloom🌸 Thanks to you, we raised over $21K toward our $100K goal to serve our neighbors in need. We were joined by @cmkatestewart.bsky.social, longtime donors, volunteers, board members and sponsors.
Let’s keep the momentum going!
Great day for a community shredding event. 200 came out to reduce their footprint. @silverspring_umc @macrecycleclinic Donations for @awidercircle.bsky.social @shepherdstable.bsky.social @secondchancewildlifecenter.org
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We want to give a big thank you to our Smooth Blue Aster sponsors for their incredible support of 🌸 A Table in Bloom: Shepherd’s Table Spring Soirée🌸, our only fundraising event of the year.
Thank you, Kay Apartment Communities, TekSynap and Tower Companies!
Hear why Arnie, one of our amazing regular volunteers, loves giving his time to Shepherd’s Table.
Volunteering this week? Stop by the volunteer lounge for a fresh ST shirt, a lanyard, and a sweet treat—our way of saying thank you!
Want to get involved?
shepherdstable.volunteerhub.com/vv2/#_=_
This week we’re celebrating our volunteers 💛
Your time and energy make our mission possible. You remind us that together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. To every volunteer who has stood beside us- THANK YOU!
To volunteer: shepherdstable.volunteerhub.com/vv2/#_=_
A Table in Bloom is sold out! 🌸 We’re so grateful for your support. You can still make a difference—donate today to help us serve our neighbors in need: www.classy.org/give/672172/....
We want to thank those who sponsored this event, including Kay Apartment Communities, TekSynap & Tower Companies.
