Loaves & Fishes exists as a mission of love and faith to provide food and temporary support services to residents of Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton and Shirley, and advocates for changes by its clients that will promote independence and self-reliance. Loaves & Fishes most valued asset is now and has always been the generosity of the community it serves. Volunteers work over 13,000 hours a year to ensure that the needs of those we serve are met with dignity and respect.We have never turned away anyone in our community who was in need of food. In 2011 we provided food for 883 families.