Taste and See - Mercy Chefs

Donations will support the purpose above, or the area of greatest need if funds exceed what is required for that purpose. Mercy Chefs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him."

Psalm 34:8

God’s goodness never fails. Help victims of disaster taste and see.

There’s power in a hot meal. No matter how bitter the cold, the pleasing aroma calms rattled nerves. Chilled hands thaw at the touch of a steaming plate. And the first bite sends warmth radiating throughout the body, permeating the soul. All it takes is a single taste for disaster victims to see: they are not alone, not forgotten, and God’s goodness awaits those who take refuge in him. That’s the impact you can have by supporting disaster victims, military families, and communities facing hunger this holiday season—here in the U.S. and around the world.

...the comfort of a hot meal.

Fifteen months after Hurricane Helene, our Western North Carolina Beacon of Hope Kitchen brought warmth and comfort to a community still rebuilding. At a local elementary school in Black Mountain, we set the table for teachers and staff with hot meals and grocery gift cards. Students were welcomed to a joyful Christmas celebration, each receiving brand-new toys and backpacks filled with nutritious, easy-to-make meals and treats—small gifts that brought big smiles.

Thank you for helping us continue to set the table and bring care and holiday cheer to communities healing from disaster.

...the joy of setting the table.

With the help of our incredible supporters and partners, Mercy Chefs has been able to set the table in places we never imagined. From serving hot meals to families affected by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean to distributing groceries to military families in California, Texas, Virginia, and beyond, it has been our joy to serve where the need is greatest.

Our commitment doesn’t stop here. We invite you to join us in continuing to set the table for communities worldwide. Your gift before year’s end can make a lasting impact and may also be eligible for tax benefits.

...a community's resilience.

Volunteer Manager Molly MacDonald has walked alongside countless volunteers who share the same heartbreak as the people they serve. She recalls a group of local coaches in Texas who, carrying the weight of the July 4th floods, still showed up daily to deliver meals to the hardest-hit neighborhoods. She knew they needed to feel seen and cared for, too.

For Molly, setting the table is more than getting a meal out the door; it's creating a space of comfort and support for those serving their neighbors as they, too, navigate profound loss. Your generosity strengthens not only disaster victims but also the volunteers who keep showing up.

It starts with a meal...

Donations will support the purpose above, or the area of greatest need if funds exceed what is required for that purpose. Mercy Chefs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

It starts with a meal...

Donations will support the purpose above, or the area of greatest need if funds exceed what is required for that purpose. Mercy Chefs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Give the gift of goodness that reaches further.

Through the Mercy Chefs Gift Catalog, every gift offers a taste of hope, comfort, and God’s goodness. From delivering hot, chef-prepared meals to disaster-stricken communities to providing access to clean water in Uganda, your generosity brings relief to those in need and reminds disaster victims, military families, and communities facing hunger that they are never forgotten.

Meeting neighbors where they are.

On December 13, the Portsmouth Community Kitchen became a welcoming, sensory-friendly space for students from Complete the Puzzle, a local nonprofit supporting neurodiverse children and youth. Students and parents enjoyed hands-on holiday activities, such as gingerbread house building, and tried new foods, creating moments of joy, learning, and belonging.

This season, Mercy Chefs is meeting our neighbors where they are, serving them in the ways that matter most. We are grateful to partner with Complete the Puzzle to bring holiday cheer and memorable experiences to these incredible kids.