Mission

Samaritan Ministries is an interdenominational, volunteer-based Christian ministry that serves Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Samaritan Ministries is open 365 days and nights a year to serve people in need. Our three major programs include: Samaritan Soup Kitchen, Winston-Salem's only soup kitchen, serving 300-400 guests daily and over 100,000 meals each year. On July 16, 2024, we served our 5 millionth meal! Since we opened on March 2, 1981, Samaritan Ministries has never closed its doors or missed serving a meal. The Samaritan Inn is a 70-bed homeless shelter for men providing a safe place for rest and restoration. Our Project Cornerstone program is a 10-bed residential substance abuse recovery program for homeless men with addiction. They are offered holistic refuge and a chance to recover with confidence. They learn to recognize healthier coping mechanisms, understand personal triggers, and to address underlying issues as they rebuild their lives. Our mission is: Providing food, shelter and hope through Christian love. Our guiding principle is from Matthew 25:35 "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. . . I was a stranger and you invited me in." We invite you to be a part of the Samaritan Family though volunteering, supporting our programs or praying for us.