No Walls Necessary

Learn what we do and why

Street Life Ministries ("SLM") is different than many "feeding ministries." Hot, home-cooked meals transported to outdoor venues are less threatening to those in need, fostering an environment for relational connections to develop between servers and friends on the streets — connections that become the groundwork for guiding people toward healthier decisions, medical assistance, detox, rehab, housing, mentorship, and counseling. Each week we serve over 500 meals to men, women, and children.

While not required to receive SLM's services, most come early to listen to a short Biblical message that frames the context for welcome and compassion. Since June of 2000, Street Life volunteers have expressed love and compassion by inviting our friends on the street to discover hope in our unique approach we call "No Walls Necessary" — our community meets on the streets for people on the streets, believing there are no walls necessary to be a healthy community of faith. If you'd like to know more about what we believe, read our Statement of Faith.

If you visit our Redwood City or Menlo Park sites, this is what you'll experience: worship, words of encouragement, and food and fellowship — with more than 100 volunteers and partner organizations who make it all possible.

• Compassion
• Respect
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Grace