Feeding the Homeless Program
Meeting immediate needs, restoring human dignity
In our local communities, we demonstrate Christ’s love by serving the homeless. Offering warm meals and basic necessities. Providing encouragement, dignity, and compassion. Building trust through consistent community presence.
Every meal served is an opportunity to show God’s love in action.
The Crisis in Our Own Backyard
Understanding Homelessness in America
While we extend our hearts to those suffering across the world, we must not forget that profound need exists right here in our communities. On any given night in America, over 650,000 people experience homelessness, with thousands more living on the edge of losing their homes.
But these aren’t just statistics—they’re our neighbors, our community members, fellow human beings created in God’s image who have fallen on hard times.
Local Impact in the DC Metro Area
Our primary service area—the Washington DC metropolitan region including Maryland suburbs—faces unique challenges:
High Cost of Living: The DC area has some of the highest housing costs in the nation, making it impossible for many working people to afford homes
Urban-Suburban Homelessness: Unlike purely urban areas, suburban homelessness is often “hidden”—people living in cars, motels, or crowded apartments
Weather Extremes: Both brutal winters and sweltering summers make street living particularly dangerous
Complex Jurisdictions: Multiple city, county, and state boundaries create challenges in accessing services
Transportation Barriers: Limited public transportation makes it difficult for homeless individuals to access services and employment
Making the Commitment
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller
At Esther Generation, we believe that homelessness is not just a lack of shelter—it is a loss of dignity, belonging, and hope. Every plate of food, every word of encouragement, every act of compassion is a seed of restoration planted in the lives of our neighbors. By standing together, we can remind the homeless in our communities that they are not forgotten, that they matter, and that God’s love is greater than their circumstances.
Our Feeding the Homeless program recognizes that no single organization can address all the complex needs of homeless individuals. We actively partner with other organizations, government agencies, and faith communities to provide comprehensive care.
Join us in this mission of compassion. Whether by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word, you can be part of restoring dignity and hope to the homeless in our community.
BREAK THE SILENCE. RESTORE HOPE.
Your giving rescues women, children, and families from cycles of abuse and hopelessness.
Every dollar provides safety, dignity, and restoration through advocacy, shelter, and the Word of God.
When you give to Esther Generation, you’re not just donating—
you’re saving lives and supporting vulnerable souls in the USA and Africa.
Donate today and be the reason someone finds freedom.
About
Esther Generation is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.
We exist to support vulnerable lives—rescuing women in abusive relationships, restoring abandoned children, feeding the homeless, and bringing dignity and hope through advocacy, community care, and the Word of God.
Office
11605 35th Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
info@esthergeneration.org
443-325-2623