At Table of Life Ministries, we believe in the power of love in action. Our Food Pantry is one way we live out our calling to care for those in need. Located close to Downtown Springfield, IL, our pantry is well-stocked with a variety of nutritious food items, offered free of charge to individuals and families in our community. Through the Community Food Pantry and our Hope of Life Outreach Project, we work to address food insecurity head-on because no one should go hungry. Whether we’re handing out groceries, serving hot meals, or helping parents pack healthy lunches, our goal is simple: Feed the body, heal the heart, and share the love of Jesus—because there’s a seat for everyone at The Table.
Every Sunday at 1:00 pm
Every Thursday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
3rd Friday of every month
Every Thursday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
After our Sunday worship service, we invite everyone—members, visitors, and community guests—to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a hot, home-style meal.
These meals are more than just food—they are a time of fellowship, connection, and community. Whether you’re in need of nourishment or simply a warm, welcoming space to share a table, our doors and hearts are open.
Come as you are, and leave refreshed in both body and spirit.
Every Sunday: 1:00 PM
Location: Table of Life Ministries
2600 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
No registration required. Everyone is welcome.
The Backpack Project is part of our Hope of Life Outreach, a compassionate initiative to provide free food and resources to children and adults in the Springfield area. Every Thursday from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, we offer bags filled with groceries to take home in the child’s backpack—for the whole family.
Each bag includes a mix of ready-to-eat meals, pantry staples, canned goods, snacks, and hygiene products—everything needed to help families through the week with nourishment and dignity.
Every Thursday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Table of Life Ministries
2600 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Our Monthly Food Giveaway is a key part of our mission to ensure that no one in our community goes without food.. Held on the third Friday of each month, we provide a generous selection of fresh produce, non-perishable items, frozen foods, and basic household goods—all free of charge.
This Food Giveaway is open to everyone, regardless of income or background. We serve with dignity, love, and the heart of Christ—offering not just food, but hope and hospitality. Our team of caring volunteers is here to welcome and assist you.
Every 3rd Friday of the Month, 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Location: Table of Life Ministries
2600 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
No registration required. Everyone is welcome.
Throughout the year, we host seasonal drives and giveaways—such as holiday baskets, school supplies, and urgent-need items—responding to the needs of our neighbors with compassion and care.
We provide simple, practical resources to help families make informed, healthy food choices on a budget—empowering them far beyond a single meal.
The HOPE of Life Outreach Project is the heart of our mission to love and serve others, spiritually and practically. Overseen and founded by Pastor Jessie Herring, this initiative was born from a dream God placed on her heart as a teenager. Today, it serves the Springfield, IL community with compassion, dignity, and care.
Through community meals, weekly backpack food giveaways, mentorship, and seasonal outreach events, we share the message of Christ while addressing real-life challenges such as hunger, housing instability, and emotional or spiritual need.
We believe that hope is more than a feeling; it’s an action. It’s prayer, food, love, and presence. Through HOPE, we extend the table to anyone in need.
The HOPE of Life Outreach is open to anyone in need of food, encouragement, or assistance.
We serve:
Families with children
Seniors and single adults
Women in transition
Homeless individuals
Youth in the juvenile detention system
No one is turned away. We believe everyone deserves to be fed, supported, prayed for, and treated with respect and kindness.
You can partner with the HOPE Project in several meaningful ways:
Volunteer your time for food giveaways, Sunday meal service, or outreach events
Donate non-perishable food, hygiene items, or financial gifts
Help Spread the Word by sharing our mission, events, and needs with your community
Pray for the individuals we serve and for God’s continued provision
Together, we are Helping Others through Prophetically Empowered service—bringing hope where it’s needed most.
