Food for Thought

On September 6, 1992 Matt Talbot served it's first meal to the hungry and homeless of Lincoln.  More then twenty-five years and 2 million meals later, Matt Talbot is now a permanent fixture of Lincoln's safety net with volunteers providing meals and professional staff offering a wide range of outreach services to prevent and alleviate homelessness.  

Learn more about the people, the services, and the heart of Matt Talbot from our "Food for Though" spotlights below.

Meet the Matt Talbot Outreach Team

Meet the Matt Talbot Outreach Team

Matt Talbot works to connect people to resources that take care of the whole person – providing beyond basic needs to embolden people to have hope. The Outreach Team makes this happen. These folks are dependable, hardworking, good listeners, problem solvers, and mediators. They meet people where they are and walk beside them to help them meet their goals. Their work encompasses all situations and can be very difficult. But there are times that make them smile. Some highlights from this week include:

· A little boy who comes in for supper always giving hugs.

· A guest who said “You’re the first person this week to tell me I had options.”

· A housing client sharing their excitement and gratitude about getting furniture for their new apartment. 

The Outreach Team brings their heart and soul every day and gives BOLD HOPE to our guests and our community. Thanks for all you do!