Trinity Cafe, Tampa, Florida

 Mission Statement
	
"We are a purposeful community, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ who taught us, without limitation, to love our 
neighbor as ourselves, and to do unto others, as we would have them do unto ourselves. We follow Jesus in reaching out 
to all with love, respect, acceptance and compassion. Therefore, we sustain and nourish our neighbors through corporal and 
spiritual acts of mercy, bringing Christ?s message through example."  (Mission Statement, Trinity Cafe)
	
 Description
Trinity Cafe has been a beacon of hope and compassion in the Tampa Bay community since 2001. Housed at the Salvation 
Army on Florida Avenue in Tampa, it serves over 200 hot, nutritious meals each and every weekday, including holidays. Anyone 
who comes to our door is welcome ? without question or qualification. Since Trinity Cafe first began, it has served over 
350,000 meals.

We serve free meals to homeless, poor and anyone wishing to receive a meal. The meals are prepared by a professional 
chef and served by volunteer waiters. The guests sit at cloth covered tables set with china dishes and silverware. They are 
asked for nothing in return - no mandatory religious services or counseling or work.

While Trinity Cafe recognizes the vital importance of providing nourishment to those who are hungry much more is needed. 
Together with the solidarity and commitment of our staff and volunteers, Trinity Cafe strives to be a gateway to 
positive change in the lives of the people it serves and seeks to enlarge our guests? capacity for self-help and reconnect them 
to the broader community. Through our commitment to combating hunger and homelessness, we provide the support and respect 
guests need to encourage them to become self-sufficient and regain hope for the future. Trinity Cafe is a place of love, 
compassion, and dignity? a true lifeline to those in need.
	
 Organizational Statement of Faith


"We are a purposeful community, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ who taught us, without limitation, to love our 
neighbor as ourselves, and to do unto others, as we would have them do unto ourselves. We follow Jesus in reaching out 
to all with love, respect, acceptance and compassion. Therefore, we sustain and nourish our neighbors through corporal and 
spiritual acts of mercy, bringing Christ?s message through example."  (Mission Statement, Trinity Cafe)

Program Type

Food Program

Denominational Affiliation

Organizational Partner

Do you Require Formal Orientation Training?

No