About Us
Our History
Hunger First is a no-questions asked, free store founded in 1996 by Cindy Risk. Cindy was determined to create a nonprofit that helps everybody with no judgment. The name, Hunger First, came from the fact that when people struggle, the thought of hunger is always first. When Cindy passed away in 2014 in a car accident, her son Michael Gillis took over the organization. Hunger First is committed to serving people who have fallen through the cracks or who need help between paychecks.
Our Mission and What We Do
Our mission at Hunger First is to educate and empower the low income, no income, and homeless. We help provide food and clothing at no cost and with no judgement. We’ve also been known to help people find places to live, as well as manage and pay their bills, and obtain medications and other things they may need on a day to day basis.
Powered through Donations and Volunteers
We rely on donations whether its monetary or in the form of groceries, clothing, or your time. Hunger First depends on volunteers to serve our clients. We appreciate all our donors and volunteers who are the real heroes.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
