At Community First! Village, “love your neighbor” means being intentional about knowing others and creating a community where our friends who have experienced homelessness can truly come home and settle. Mobile Loaves & Fishes' newest video shares what this simple but powerful invitation means to us. Watch now and join us in serving Austin's most vulnerable neighbors. Read more and get involved at mlf.org/love-your-neighbor-v…!

It takes a community to build a community! Recently, team members from Mobile Loaves & Fishes, @wellsfargo and @icon3dtech came together to help turn 3D-printed houses into homes at our Community First! Village Burleson property. These homes will one day welcome our formerly homeless neighbors as they begin a new chapter rooted in community, connection and belonging. We’re grateful for partners who share in our vision and show what it looks like to love our neighbors through a lifestyle of service!

It was such a joyful occasion joining together on Monday as we celebrated the opening of our new Neighbor Services Building in Community First! Village — named in honor of Glimmer Austin! We are so grateful for our longtime partner and friends at Glimmer Austin for their continued commitment and support as we serve our city's most vulnerable neighbors. With on-site partners from organizations across Austin, our Neighbor Services Building is designed to provide a welcoming gathering place where Community First! Village neighbors can connect, build relationships and access valuable services that assist in their restorative journeys. Thank you, Glimmer Austin, for helping to strengthen our community and create more opportunities for our neighbors to thrive!

Help us continue to turn generosity into relationship and impact! Mobile Loaves & Fishes is hiring a Stewardship Coordinator to help build relationships with supporters, steward generosity and connect people to the neighbors and work they’re helping make possible at Community First! Village. If you’re passionate about people and a lifestyle of service, this could be the opportunity for you. Read more about the role and apply at mlf.org/employment!

On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, John, also known around the Village as Mighty Mouse! From working carnival rides across Texas and beyond to earning his unforgettable nickname, John has lived a life full of adventure, stories and resilience. John spent 26 years experiencing homelessness in Austin, including a number of years camping under a bridge and building community with other individuals who were living on the streets. Along the way, John says he found purpose in serving others, volunteering with a local street ministry and eventually beginning his work at The Charlie Center, where he continues to pour into the lives of others who are experiencing homelessness today. In 2023, after more than two decades on the streets, John moved into Community First! Village. While adjusting to living in his new home took some time, he's grateful for the journey, the people who helped him along the way, and also how having a place to call home has changed his outlook on life. Listen to John’s full story, “From the Streets to a Life of Service, with My Neighbor John” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or at mlf.org/gospel-con-carne-pod…!

We are honored to be featured in Austin Monthly! Take a look at this story highlighting Community First! Village, our neighbors and the community we are building together. Read the full story and learn more about what makes Community First! Village so special at austinmonthly.com/community-….

Built on the classic Richardson 112 in timeless black, this everyday staple features our Mobile Loaves & Fishes logo with a fresh offset treatment. It’s familiar, easy to wear and made to go wherever you do. Classic hat. Fresh perspective. Same Goodness. Shop the new Offset MLF Logo Hat at shop.mlf.org!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second annual Love Your Neighbor 5K at Community First! Village. From running and walking through the Village to making Welcome Home cards for our neighbors, enjoying treats with us, and celebrating alongside our neighbors, it was a special morning filled with community and connection. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the day possible and to each of you who showed up to love your neighbor with us!

On this special episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with Mobile Loaves & Fishes' new President, Tim Allen! Tim’s journey to MLF has been anything but ordinary. From growing up in Los Angeles and joining his parents as they served people experiencing homelessness on Skid Row, to a career in business, entrepreneurship, ministry and nonprofit leadership, Tim’s story has been shaped by a desire to use his gifts to serve others. In this episode, Tim shares about his childhood, his faith, his family, his professional journey and the experiences that helped shape his understanding of what it means to live a life of service. He also reflects on the moments that eventually led him to Austin and, ultimately, to Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Join us for a special conversation about the winding road that brought Tim to MLF and the experiences that prepared him to help lead our mission of empowering the community around us into a lifestyle of service with the homeless. Listen to his full story “The Road to MLF, with Tim Allen” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or at mlf.org/gospel-con-carne-pod…!

Registration is open for Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ second annual Love Your Neighbor 5K! Join us at Community First! Village on Saturday, September 19th for this one-of-a-kind race with a course winding through our unique tiny home community that our formerly homeless neighbors call home. Bring the whole family for face painting, food trucks, balloon art, a Welcome Home card-making station for our neighbors, and opportunities for you to tour model homes on our expansion property. You won't want to miss post-race treats that you can purchase from TacoMan512, Travelin' Tom's Coffee, JP's Pancake Company and Juiceland. Come run, walk, celebrate and love your neighbor with us! Register today at runsignup.com/Race/TX/Austin…!

The Mobile Loaves & Fishes 2025 Annual Report is now available! We are so excited to share our new, digital format with you to learn about all of the Goodness you are serving our formerly homeless neighbors and friends still struggling on the streets every day. View the full report and view a message from our founder, Alan, at mlf.org/annual-report-2026!

Our bestselling love your neighbor tee just got even better with two fresh colorways inspired by the homes of Community First! Village. More than a shirt, it's a simple reminder of a belief we hold close: loving our neighbors can change lives and build community. Each tee features our classic love your neighbor. design and is crafted for everyday comfort. Find your new favorite color and wear the message wherever you go. Shop the new Love Your Neighbor tees today at shop.mlf.org!

Registration is open for Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ second annual Love Your Neighbor 5K! Join us at Community First! Village on Saturday, September 19th for this one-of-a-kind race with a course winding through our unique tiny home community that our formerly homeless neighbors call home. Bring the whole family for face painting, food trucks, balloon art, a Welcome Home card-making station for our neighbors, and opportunities for you to tour model homes on our expansion property. You won't want to miss post-race treats that you can purchase from TacoMan512, Travelin' Tom's Coffee, JP's Pancake Company and Juiceland. Come run, walk, celebrate and love your neighbor with us! Register today at runsignup.com/Race/TX/Austin…!

Behind the scenes on our newest promotional video... coming soon!

We are excited to share an update on Mobile Loaves & Fishes' leadership. Our Chief Operating Officer, Tim Allen, has officially transitioned into his new role as President of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Tim came to MLF with more than three decades of marketplace and nonprofit leadership experience. Originally hailing from the west coast, Tim has been a passionate fan of MLF and its mission since relocating to Austin in 2019. Prior to joining MLF, Tim served as the managing partner of a strategic advisory firm and continues to serve on several nonprofit boards. He earned a BS in Supply Chain & Technology Management from the University of Nevada-Reno, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Tim and his wife Jennifer have two grown children, Benjamin and Audrey. "Over the past year, we have had the joy and honor to see Tim first serve as Mobile Loaves & Fishes' CFO, and most recently as our COO, and are thrilled to see the many ways he will continue to lead our staff and care for our community through his newest executive role with us," said Alan Graham, Founder & CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. "Our entire team is deeply grateful for his leadership and we're looking forward to the continued journey with him as we serve our brothers and sisters in need. Please join us in welcoming Tim, and also praying for him, as Mobile Loaves & Fishes' new president!"

On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, Nancy! Born in Germany and raised in North Austin, Nancy has lived a life full of adventure. From working behind the scenes at the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters to running her own businesses, Nancy spent much of her life working hard and raising her two sons. After experiencing deep loss, Nancy eventually found herself living on the streets of Austin. During her time living under a bridge, she became an advocate for others experiencing homelessness, helping people find food, getting to appointments and looking out for one another. Everything began to change when Nancy found her way to Community First! Village in 2023. Today, she has found a place to call home and spends her time connecting with neighbors, singing, creating art and bringing joy to those around her. In this episode, Nancy reminds us that there is always room for joy, purpose and a new beginning—and shares the role her faith has played in her journey home. Listen to her full story "From the Bridge to Belonging, with my Neighbor Nancy" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or at mlf.org/gospel-con-carne-pod…!