ENCORE Ministry Foundation provides grant funding to churches and communities for intentional ministry by, with, and for older adults. The funds help support and impact an aging population in areas such as accessibility, food security, transportation, affordable housing, affordable healthcare, and spiritual development. Through these initiatives, ENCORE Ministry Foundation helps older adults live dignified and grace-filled lives while fostering a culture of inclusion and support within church communities.
ENCORE Ministry Foundation (EMF) is committed to supporting intentional ministry by, with, and for older adults that transform and enhance the lives of people touched by proposed projects, programs, and initiatives. Among the tools ENCORE Ministry Foundation offers are partnerships via financial support through grant funding to churches and organizations in the Tennessee Western Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church.
On the third Thursday of every month in Lafayette, Tennessee, cars begin lining up hours before the doors open at Lafayette United Methodist Church. Some arrive early because they’ve been before. Others come because they’re unsure if there will be enough. Many wait quietly—not just for food, but for reassurance that they are not alone.
Family Kitchen is a cooperative meal ministry in McCracken County, Kentucky, supported by 15 congregations—10 United Methodist and five from other denominations—that rotate responsibility for preparing and serving weekly meals. Each church plans, cooks, and serves on a rotating schedule, creating a shared model of ministry grounded in collaboration and consistency.
On Saturday mornings in Antioch, Tennessee, Hamilton United Methodist Church is already in motion before most of the neighborhood wakes up. Volunteers gather early, preparing
On Saturday mornings in Covington, Tennessee, Covington First United Methodist Church comes to life before sunrise. Volunteers arrive early, sorting food, setting tables, and preparing boxes that will soon be placed into the hands of hundreds of families. By the time distribution begins, a steady rhythm is already in place—organized, familiar, and deeply relational.
Together, we can be the hands and feet of Jesus, feeding the hungry, caring for the vulnerable, and showing love to those who need it most. Every dollar you give to the Kent and Ellen McNish Fund for Older Adult Food Security helps feeding ministries stretch resources and serve more meals to those in need. Donate today and help support life-changing feeding ministries like the People’s Table.
