Talbot House Ministries serves over 300 meals a day, every day of the week. Over the course of a year, the kitchen sees well over 100,000 meals prepared, cooked, and served to our hungry neighbors. This morning, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved a $900,000 grant for Talbot House to complete a much-needed [...]
Every morning, Talbot House Ministries staff and residents join together to celebrate personal achievements, make announcements, and pray together to start the day. Below are some of the small miracles shared in these meetings this month: January: Kenneth is grateful to have received his first COVID-19 vaccination. John rejoices that God is directing his life [...]
"I learned God had a plan for me all along." Keith struggled with mental health and drug addiction, causing him to lose his home, family, and job. Losing hope by the day, Keith started to think his life had no meaning and battled suicidal thoughts. He describes the 16 months spent at Talbot House as [...]
As 2021 begins, we want to thank you for your continuous support and encourage you to think about how we did this past year. Talbot House relies on your feedback to improve our relationship with supporters like you. We have big goals for 2021, so we want to make sure to include your thoughts, feelings, [...]
Last year was undoubtedly challenging for everyone, but Christmas is a time to spread love, joy, and hope. With the help of dedicated supporters, we served over 250 hot meals on Christmas Day, provided 80 families in need with gifts, and shared the joy of the season with 60 residents. Volunteers gave out hand-painted gift [...]
This time last year, Talbot House Ministries celebrated the acquisition of two foreclosed apartment buildings which we would transform into an affordable housing community in central Lakeland. After a year full of unpredictability which delayed the progress of renovation efforts, we are pleased to announce the expected grand opening will take place in March 2021. [...]
As 2020 comes to a close, Talbot House Ministries takes the time to look back on all the lives changed by generous supporters and donors throughout the year. We reminisce on the stories of people like Carl, who healed from decades of mental and physical damage to secure a job and reunite with his family. [...]
No one should spend the holidays hungry or alone, so we are thankful for the volunteers and donors that made this Thanksgiving a huge success. This year, 22 of the Lakeland Gators and Legends youth football team served a Thanksgiving pancake breakfast to over 100 people! They brought the food and materials, cooked, and volunteered [...]
John landed at Talbot House after being turned away from every job opening because of his background. He was so used to facing rejections and denials in his life that he began to give up hope. John had sought help from other providers and facilities, but many were unable to help him with his range [...]
For the last five years, Johnny has operated the Talbot House passenger van, driving clients where they need to be and picking up donations. He takes his job very seriously and ensures that Talbot House clients make it to their appointments on time, every time. Often, he gets to take people to their most rewarding [...]
