About Shepherd's Table
Situated in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Shepherd’s Table serves individuals from all walks of life. We address food insecurity and homelessness through an array of programs designed to both meet immediate needs and provide sustained social support. Our mission is to improve quality of life, create a pathway towards self-sufficiency, and inspire hope for the most vulnerable. We envision a DMV where lives are transformed with nourishment, empowerment and care. As an organization, we’re defined by four key values:
Community
We strive to strengthen our community’s sense of safety and solidarity. Our impact and success rely upon our ability to be inclusive, harnessing the unique perspectives of all clients, volunteers, staff, and supporters.
Acceptance
We welcome everyone to the table and believe that each person should be treated with dignity and kindness.
Reliability
We are a constant and trusted resource for people in need. We are committed to providing healthy meals and social services for our clients every day of the year.
Teamwork
We value the ongoing collaboration, partnership and support needed to fulfill our mission. Together, we will design and implement innovative solutions to meet our community’s needs.
SHEPHERD'S TABLE: By The Numbers (2020)
MEALS PROGAM
Breakfast Meals Served — 6,240
Lunch Meals Served — 11,110
Dinner Meals Served — 45,945
Brunch Meals Served — 34,184
Meals Distributed Through Beyond the Table — 5,643
TOTAL: 103,122
RESOURCE CENTER
Individual contacts — 9,703
Unduplicated clients — 1,271
New Clients — 376
Telephone — 131
Bus tokens — 932
Prescriptions filled — 362
Mailing logged in — 20,180
Lawyer visits — 30
Blanket distributed — 82
CLOTHES CLOSET & EYE CLINIC
Clothes Closet — 472
Eye Clinic:
Eye exams — 149
Eyeglasses — 101
Cataract and glaucoma referrals — 21
Cataract and glaucoma treatment — 14
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