Loaves and Fishes of Archuleta County Colorado

The weekly free meal, served on Thursdays at lunch is open to all of Archuleta County, including visitors to the community and transients. Operating for the past 18 years, Loaves and Fishes now serves over 15,000 meals annually.

Testimonials

"Every Thursday, my Sweet Al and I attend lunch at Loaves and Fishes. I am reminded that someone had the foresight to plant from their own heart something that would enrich our community. Each week I see individuals from the community toil together. With their bright eyes and smiles, I get to be the beneficiary of serving hearts."
Betty Slade in "Artist's Lane"

"Thank you for letting us serve. You guys are amazing."
Volunteer Colton Lucero, Fifth Grade Gift of Giving Class, Pagosa Elementary

"Loaves and Fishes is integral to our community. It is a true community meal, offered once a week for all who wish to attend and eat. For as many as fifty percent, Loaves and Fishes provides the only hot meal they will have in a given week. Others come for the fellowship. Most come for both. Above all, staff and volunteers provide a delicious and well balanced meal and treat everyone who walks through the door with kindness and dignity. The goal is that a homeless couple arriving for a free lunch are treated the same as guests in a three star restaurant."

The Reverend Douglas E. Neel, Rector, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church