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At Crossfire Ministries, every day tells a story worth sharing—of compassion, community, and faith in action. From major announcements and local partnerships to volunteer spotlights and heartfelt guest experiences, this is where we celebrate what happens when people come together to care for one another.
Heart to Table: Copper Pennies (Carrot Salad)
A simple, budget-friendly carrot salad made with pantry staples — sugar, vinegar, mustard, and a can of tomato soup. As our nation marks 250 years of liberty, this Heart to Table recipe reminds us that everyone's worth comes from the same Maker, rich or poor.
Why 82 Churches Don't Just Show Up Once a Year
When 82 local churches partner with Crossfire Ministries, community care becomes more than a seasonal act of generosity. It becomes a faithful, year-round commitment to walking alongside families in tight places with dignity, compassion, and lasting support.
Heart to Table: Pear and Oat Breakfast Bars
Crossfire Ministries’ Heart to Table series shares practical recipes and reflections for families and individuals in tight places. This Pear and Oat Breakfast Bars recipe offers a simple way to use everyday ingredients with care, gratitude, and purpose.
Summer Is the Season Nobody Talks About When They Talk About Hunger
While many people associate hunger with the holidays, summer presents unique challenges for families who lose access to school meals. Crossfire Ministries shares why food insecurity doesn't take a vacation and how the community can help support families in tight places throughout the year.
A Season that can’t Make Up its mind
A warm, flexible rice recipe made with pantry staples, canned soup, vegetables, and simple add-ins. A comforting Heart to Table meal designed for tight seasons and shared tables.
Zesty Cabbage Apple Slaw
This easy cabbage apple slaw recipe combines fresh cabbage, apples, and simple pantry ingredients into a nutritious, budget-friendly side dish. Perfect for families in every season, this Heart to Table recipe reflects Crossfire Ministries’ mission of making meals stretch further while bringing people together around the table.
Food Insecurity Is Closer Than Many of Us Realize
Food insecurity is affecting working families, military households, teachers, first responders, restaurant workers, retail employees, and neighbors across Colorado Springs. One out of seven people you meet may be struggling to afford food — and Crossfire Ministries is helping families in tight places with no-cost groceries, clothing, and care.
A faith-filled Fish Dish
A simple tuna noodle casserole recipe paired with a Heart to Table devotional on thrifty living, sharing meals, and feeding families with care and dignity.
Food Should Not Be a Political Battleground
During a recent trip to Washington, D.C., Crossfire Ministries Executive Director Rene Beebe joined Feeding Colorado partners to advocate for food assistance programs like TEFAP. Her reflection explores the growing need families face and why hunger should never become a political issue.
Crossfire Ministries to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Crossfire Ministries hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 13,500 square foot Crossfire Thrift store in Colorado Springs. The expansion supports a no-cost grocery program serving 1,500 families weekly.