Our Story
Bread of Refuge Ministry is a faith-based nonprofit organization located in Brandon, Florida, dedicated to serving our community's most vulnerable members. Rooted in the belief that no one should go hungry, we provide essential services that address both the immediate and ongoing needs of those facing food insecurity and hardship.
What We Do
We serve our community through three core programs:
Daily Hot Meals - We provide warm, nourishing meals to the homeless community and those in need, offering both physical sustenance and a place of dignity and respect.
Community Food Pantry - Our food pantry distributes assorted food items daily to families and individuals struggling with food insecurity. Whether you need a one-time emergency supply or regular support, we're here to help with no questions asked.
Affordable Thrift Store - Our thrift store provides access to affordable clothing, household items, and goods for those on limited budgets. Every purchase directly supports our mission—100% of proceeds go toward feeding the hungry and helping the homeless.
Our Heart
At Bread of Refuge, we believe in meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of our community. We serve with compassion, without judgment, and with the conviction that every person deserves dignity, hope, and a full stomach. We're committed to being more than a food program, we're a community resource dedicated to bringing real change to real lives.
Our Mission
Our Goals
Bread of Refuge serves to feed the hungry, bringing hope to the homeless and families in need.
We will extend our Outreach Ministry to any individual or family in the Community in need of our help.
Our Purpose
Our mission statement is to feed and cloth the poor in our community and to bring hope and value to every life. The heart of Bread of Refuge is to have compassion on all. We believe no one should go hungry. We strive to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of the community bringing hope and love to all.
Our Motto
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in...
- Matthew 25:35
We believe in one God the Father, and one Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that the Father sent His Son to be the Saviour of the world. We believe that Jesus the Messiah died for our sins and was raised by the Father on the third day. We believe that anyone who calls on the name of the Lord can be saved and receive the Holy Sprit. We believe that Jesus will come again to restore all things. We believe that the Bible is the Word of God.
Our Founders & Pastors
Sharon & Scott McCoach
Phone: (813)695-6058 || (813)340-2092
Email: breadofrefuge@gmail.com
Please feel free to reach out to our Pastors for prayer requests!
Need a Prayer Request?
Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the Church; and let them pray over him. - James 5:14.
If anyone has any prayer needs, please send us your prayer request by either emailing us with the prayer request in the subject line or giving us a call.