About Us
Ebenezer Stone Ministries believes faith in Christ is the cornerstone for renewing, restoring, and transforming individuals and families through stability, resources, and building strong communities.
Originally established in 2013, Ebenezer Stone Ministries serves as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our three Community Centers each have their own pillar of focus: food pantries, warehouse, and housing.
Our first and original pantry location, now known as “Ebenezer West”, is located in the lower level of the former Ebenezer Lutheran Church on 35th & Scott. Ebenezer West began as a fundamental pantry and soup kitchen, meeting the vital needs of the surrounding community by providing food, clothing, safety, and shelter to under-resourced families. As the community has grown over the years, so has the need for continued resources.
In 2020 during the COVID-19 global pandemic, while pantries were closing, Ebenezer stayed open to support the community. Staff and volunteers safely continued to provide hot meals, pantry items, and Covid-19 vaccinations to those in need.
In 2021 our blessings continued as we opened the first Redistribution Operation on the south side of Milwaukee. “Ebenezer East” is located in the valley of Milwaukee on Bruce Street. Because of the warehouse space of this location we are able to reach an even larger part of the community, offering fresh produce, proteins, and shelf stable food for around thirty surrounding pantries and partners. Ebenezer East also serves as a community resource center and shared space for events and classes such as ESL and Computer Skills.
Still growing, the need to resource Milwaukee’s north side with food was evident. In 2022 the “Ebenezer North” Pop-Up Pantry was started in collaboration with Pastor Dennis Harmon of Hope Lutheran Church and Mission of Christ Lutheran Church. This centrally located space on 20th & Center helps us provide food to our north side families twice per month (when Wisconsin weather permits).
Through all of these services and more, Ebenezer Stone Ministries strives to transform lives and build strong communities through faith, stability, and resources. The generous gifts and investments of our donors, grant providers, and volunteers continue to allow us to provide comprehensive services to our surrounding community members. We are so grateful to all who contribute to our ministry. We are blessed to bless others!
