SAME (So All May Eat)

So All May Eat (SAME) creates an interfaith community by addressing nutritional and physical needs with our neighbors who are without homes or are living in poverty so we might together experience the fullness of God’s love and grace.

 

For more information about SAME, contact same@hamptonbaptist.org

I Need Help

Free Lunch Program

Every Monday from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

In the fall, winter, and spring, we offer a hot lunch at the church. In the summer months, we offer a sandwich meal. All are welcome to join for lunch, and there is no cost for the meal.

As supplies allow, we also offer toiletries, feminine hygiene products, and other food and household items.

 

Free Clothing Closet

Every Monday from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

The clothing closet is open during lunch. We stock clothes, shoes, jackets, blankets, gloves, and more for men, women, and children. Availability of items varies. Stop in to see what we might have for you!

Mobile Food Pantry (Grocery Delivery)*

Typically the Second Tuesday of the Month

We partner with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to provide about 120 local households with around 50 pounds of groceries. Recipients must signup in advance, and they can pick up their food at the church or have it delivered to them.

To learn more about how to sign up for Mobile Food Pantry, please fill out the form below.

*Grocery delivery is meant for those without transportation or unable to get a ride to pick up their food.

Other Services

Mondays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Depending on Availability

As we are able, we offer other services that may be helpful to our guests. Examples of previous services on Mondays include licensed counselors, voter registration, tax help, vaccine appointments, flu shots, and dental clinics.

Need Help?

Fill out the form below to contact a volunteer from SAME. We’ll be in touch to see if we can assist you, or refer you to someone who can.

I Want to Help

Volunteer

Serve Our Guests

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SAME is operated almost entirely by volunteers who believe in its mission of welcoming everyone with a good meal. Volunteer opportunities include preparing food, serving Monday lunches, clean-up, sorting clothing donations, setting up and running the Monday clothing closet, and monthly mobile food pantry set up, bag packing, and delivery. Guests are also able to volunteer.

Give Financially

Support the mission of SAME

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SAME is a ministry of Hampton Baptist Church, but most of the program’s funding comes from outside donors. Your charitable donations are key to sustaining us as we welcome our guests at SAME.

Donate Items

Clothing, Food, and More

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Our clothing closet is run almost entirely on donations of clothing. If you have a donation, they can be dropped off in the church office on Wine Street. SAME secures most food from the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, but there are occasionally needs for food donations.

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Since the 1960s Hampton Baptist has been involved in alleviating hunger in downtown Hampton. Now SAME is the program that works with our neighbors in need.

Yesterday we welcomed Serve the City Peninsula back to help us make lunch for our neighbors. We know last week was the BIG Volunteer Week, but these folks serve every week and it makes a BIG difference! 141 neighbors recived bag lunches, toiletries and got to shop at our Choice Pantry. But even BEFORE we opened the doors, some adults at Hampton Baptist Church VBS got to work in the kitchen on Sunday night to make the Tuna Fish Salad AND some tuna casseroles which we will freeze and use this winter! If you or your group wants to help at SAME, message us so we can find a way....we welcome everyone who wants to love neighbor as self! ... See MoreSee Less
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When we do our MFP each month. we deliver to folks who are unable to drive to get their groceries. Today we had the pleasure of serving this lovely lady who met us at the front door of her building to help carry up her food in her cart! We all just wanted to share in the some of the little joys we see each day when serving our neighbors! ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday was one for the books! Over 8,500lbs of beautiful produce, fish and shelf stable food from Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Over 10 pairs of delivery teams. Over 15 youth from Newport News Police Foundation Camp Community Connection (thank you Katy at Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads for making that happen). Over the top regular volunteers (including a group from Serve the City Peninsula)! What did all that mean? 120 households received delicious and nutritional food served with love and compassion! ... See MoreSee Less
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Talking about the meeting of two power houses in the ALL AROUND GREAT STUFF category! We are always glad to welcome in Bryan from Life Consultants Inc and Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads to help us out at SAME. ... See MoreSee Less
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