Based on the Scripture of Jesus' miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fishes, our group was established to provide a no-interest revolving loan fund for people in crisis.

Under the sponsorship of the Dominican Sisters, Loaves & Fishes is headquartered in the Sabattus Dominican convent, and serves all qualified residents of the Sabattus area, regardless of religious affiliation.

The program extends to a clothes closet and food pantry, also operated by the Dominican convent and sponsored by the Community Free Baptist Church. The pantry receives food from the USDA food program through Community Concepts and purchases food by the pound at the Good Shepherd Food Bank for monthly and emergency distribution to all Sabattus area residents.

Since 1997, thanks to the generosity of so many, Loaves & Fishes has loaned over $450,000 to families in crisis.

• Loaves & Fishes is made up of an all volunteer Board of Directors that is comprised of community members, active and retired business professionals and recipients of Loaves & Fishes.
• Loaves & Fishes has no administrative costs because the facilities and supplies are donated by the Dominican Sisters.
• Loaves & Fishes has a full time volunteer director and a part time associate director who interviews prospective clients and arranges for loans. This director is also a certified budget/credit counselor who works with families who have credit problems.
• Loaves & Fishes' recipients are all ages and are very low to moderate income
• Loaves & Fishes helps people pay for utility bill, taxes, replacement furnaces, prescriptions, mortgage payment, car payments and repairs, home repairs and rent security deposits.
• Loaves & Fishes and the Food Pantry are dependent on loan repayments, donations and fundraisers.