Avondale Breakfast Ministry

Every Wednesday, at the corner of 41st Street and 2nd Avenue in Avondale, a large group of our homeless or underemployed friends show up to receive breakfast, toiletries and a loving greeting! Regulars like "Terrific Tammy" or "Mocha Mike" gratefully offer hugs and handshakes as they receive much needed supplies and a meal. All Saints parishioners fund this ministry while also taking the time every week to be a part of giving back.


Started in 2019, the Avondale Breakfast Ministry, aka “ABM”, is vital work done by four local parishes to provide a breakfast meal in the Avondale neighborhood. Different churches provide this service Tuesday through Friday at approximately 8:30am. All Saints serves on Wednesdays.


Would you like to get involved? Show up any Wednesday at 8:30am at the corner of 41st and 2nd Avenue South (close to Avondale Brewery). If that schedule doesn't work for you, here are some other ways to help:


  • Donate items for breakfast bags such as packaged cheese crackers, cereal bars, oatmeal pies, box drinks and bottled water.
  • Donate toiletries such as hotel size shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, toothbrushes, travel size toothpaste and deodorant, full length socks and soap.
  • Donate directly to All Saints via check or Realm. *Please be sure to note that the donation is for "ABM".


*Note: You can drop your donation in the "general donation" basket that is near or in the Great Hall depending on activities going on.


Churches that have teams serving other days of the week are St. Thomas, Church of the Ascension, and The Abbey. Each parish provides something a bit different, but it usually includes a hot beverage, a hot breakfast item or sandwich, fresh fruit, bottled water, and shelf-stable snacks. We serve 25-40 friends and visit with them while they enjoy the meal. Some save it for later or take a bag home to a loved one. 


The ministry is self-funded currently meaning there is no direct support from the parishes other than the use of facilities for storage and food preparation. We do have a few generous people who donate regularly.


If you are interested in learning more or have questions, please contact Ron May: rmay15@gmail.com.



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