Special events



Each year, MIFA holds several events in order to increase public awareness, honor volunteers and supporters, celebrate MIFA's programs, and raise funds to support the organization. There's something for everyone - check out a few of our perennial favorites below!

Christmas Day Meals on Wheels

Deliver some holiday cheer to seniors on Christmas Day - and make it a family tradition!

 
Day of Reflection and Service

Each year, we honor our volunteers and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest

Area teens participate in a speech-writing contest in honor of Dr. King's legacy.

 

Feed the Soul
Celebrating MIFA in Memphis!

Holiday Hope Chest

Make the holidays brighter for the children in MIFA's programs!

 

Love Caps
Local knitters create winter essentials for those in need.

 

March for Meals

MIFA partners with local restaurants to support MIFA Meals on Wheels.

 

Holiday cards
Honor your family, friends, and coworkers, and make a difference in the community!

MIFAST

Skip two meals to support MIFA by taking part in this community fast.

 

No-Go Gala

Show your support for MIFA by not coming to this annual event!

 

Souper Bowl of Caring

Find out how your group can help tackle hunger!

  • Memphis was declared hunger capital of the U.S. in 2011

  • MIFA serves 55,000 individuals each year

  • 74% of children in MIFA's neighborhood live in poverty

  • 86% of every dollar donated goes directly to MIFA's programs

  • In the area MIFA serves, almost 30% of those over the age of 65 live alone

  • MIFA was founded in 1968

  • Memphis' unemployment rate has been close to 10% since 2009

  • MIFA's Ombudsman program's 2 staff and 60 volunteers serve over 7,000 residents of long term care facilities

  • Only 4.5% of residents in the 38126 ZIP code have college degrees

  • Emergency Services provided assistance for 25,000 people last year

  • In 2010 and 2011, 100% of COOL seniors graduated from high school

  • MIFA Meals on Wheels serves 1,800 seniors every weekday

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Contact us.

MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association)

910 Vance Avenue, Memphis, TN  38126

(901) 527-0208, email us, or find out more.

 

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