About us
Embodying God's love through meaningful action
For more than 11 years, Fishes & Loaves has served hundreds of impoverished children and struggling families in Bacolod City with help that reaches far beyond material support.
Our story
From a loaf of bread to a movement
It began with bread handed to hungry children on the streets of Bacolod. The bread ran out fast, but the children kept coming, and so did the people who felt called to feed them.
Meals became a daily program. Mentors noticed that fed children still could not get to school, so scholarships followed. Parents needed work, so cooking and baking classes started. Homes leaked, so volunteers picked up hammers.
Along the way we have watched children rescued from poverty, abuse, criminality, prostitution, and drug addiction become leaders in their schools and positive contributors in their communities. That transformation is the whole point.
Mission & vision
Whole, Christ-centered, productive, transformative
Our mission is to empower the poor and vulnerable to become whole, Christ-centered, productive, and transformative contributors to society, people who carry forward a legacy of hope and positive change.
Wholistic care
Body, soul, and spirit together. A full stomach, a healed heart, and a hope worth living for.
Christ-centered
Everything flows from God's love. We serve everyone, and we are honest about why we serve.
Long-term, not one-off
We stay. Children are known by name for years, from first meal to graduation and beyond.
Stewardship
Every peso is tracked. Donors get real updates, and gifts go to the most urgent need.
Our team
The people who show up every day
Staff, volunteers, and church family who cook, drive, teach, pray, and stay.
Team photos to be provided
Elaine Eleazar
Chairman and Founder
Sara Vial
Executive Director
Melissa Palo
Director of Operations
FAQ
Questions people ask us
Where is Fishes & Loaves based?
We are based in Barangay Banago, Bacolod City, in Negros Occidental, Philippines, and serve children and families in the surrounding communities.
Is Fishes & Loaves a Christian organization?
Yes. We are a Christ-centered nonprofit. Our care is wholistic, nurturing body, soul, and spirit, and we serve everyone regardless of background or belief.
Where does my donation go?
Gifts go to the most urgent needs: daily meals for children, keeping scholars in school, and emergency relief when disasters strike. Every scholar is known by name and every peso is tracked.
Can I visit or volunteer?
Absolutely. Local and visiting volunteers help with feeding days, build days, tutoring, and events. Reach out through the contact page and we will find the right fit.
Can I sponsor a specific child?
Yes. Sponsors can support a scholar's education and receive regular updates. Contact us to learn about current sponsorship needs.
The children can only do this with your help.
Thank you for walking this journey of faith and transformation with the children, families, and Fishes & Loaves.