Jim Luther New Hope Center

What Jim Luther New Hope Center does

Jim Luther New Hope Center, operating as People's Table since a September 2025 rebrand, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food assistance organization founded in 2005 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The organization runs two primary programs: a choice food center pantry at 1414 W Becher St. on Milwaukee's south side (open Tuesdays 12:30–2:30 pm and Wednesdays 4:00–6:00 pm), and Food Collectives, a member-driven distribution model where 45 participating families unload food trucks, sort groceries, share meals, and access resource referrals without outside volunteers. Services are provided free of charge with no application, documentation, or ZIP code restrictions, serving a diverse clientele including Hispanic families, elderly Polish immigrants, and undocumented community members.

The organization distributes more than 30,000 pounds of produce annually and serves nearly 20,000 individuals per year (1,500 monthly at the pantry alone as of February 2024, up nearly 50% since September 2023). Culturally relevant food comprises nearly one-third of monthly distribution. Revenue is generated entirely through donations: individual contributions via PayPal and mailed checks, corporate and foundation grants (Bader Philanthropies, Greater Milwaukee Foundation), a $20,000 City of Milwaukee FEED MKE micro-grant, and in-kind food donations sourced through Hunger Task Force, Feeding America, Palermo's Pizza, and West Allis Farmers Market. The operation runs on 6 employees plus volunteers, with a leadership team including President Steve Pollock, Director of Operations Jack Bolog, Food Pantry Manager Yamiles Peddicord Delgado, Chief Strategy Officer Patty Metropulos, and Communications and Food Security Coordinator Halea Fields. No proprietary technology platform exists; the organization uses a standard WordPress site, email newsletter, and community-led word-of-mouth acquisition across church, school, and apartment complex partnerships.

Name

Jim Luther New Hope Center

Legal name

People's Table

Website

https://jluthernhc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

People's Table (formerly Jim Luther New Hope Center) is a Milwaukee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a free choice food pantry and member-driven Food Collectives program, serving nearly 20,000 food-insecure individuals annually on the city's south side, including Hispanic, Polish, and undocumented immigrant communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Buying Clubs & Community Bulk Purchasing Co-ops (CRAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Food Buying Clubs & Cooperative Bulk Programs (CRAHAMAM), Fresh Food Subscription/CSA & Produce Box Retail (CRAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Food assistance services
• Community food pantry
• Food insecurity relief
• Charitable food distribution
• Nutrition support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Monetary Donations: Individuals make monetary donations via PayPal or by mailing checks to the organization. These donations support food purchases, program operations, and community outreach.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Organizations such as Bader Philanthropies and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation provide grant funding to support pantry operations, food purchases, and program expansion.
3. Government Grants: The City of Milwaukee awarded a $20,000 FEED MKE micro-grant to support expansion of co-op food pantry services to new ZIP codes.
4. In-Kind Food Donations: Hunger Task Force, Feeding America, Palermo's Pizza, and other partners provide food donations (meat, produce, canned goods, bread, pasta, and rice) at no cost, comprising a significant portion of the food distributed monthly.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

People's Table (formerly Jim Luther New Hope Center) operates a free choice food pantry and a member-driven Food Collectives program serving approximately 20,000 food-insecure individuals annually in Milwaukee's south side. The organization distributes fresh produce, proteins, canned goods, bread, pasta, rice, and frozen meat at no cost, with culturally relevant staples and connections to social work and resource referrals.

Product overview

People's Table (formerly Jim Luther New Hope Center) is a nonprofit food assistance organization offering a portfolio of programs: a choice food pantry where clients select free groceries, and Food Collectives—a member-driven community food program where families work together for food security and community building. The organization also offers social work services and previously operated a clothing ministry. The pantry serves nearly 20,000 individuals annually through its location at 1414 W Becher St., Milwaukee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Food Collectives: A community food center program where neighbors come together to achieve food security, share resources, and strengthen their community. Members unload food trucks, sort groceries, share meals, and discuss neighborhood issues. The program is entirely member-driven with no outside volunteers.

Products and services

• People's Table Food Pantry A choice food center offering free groceries where clients select fresh produce, proteins, and staple foods. Located at 1414 W Becher St., Milwaukee, open Tuesdays 12:30–2:30 pm and Wednesdays 4:00–6:00 pm. Households receive one full shopping trip per month with bonus supplemental trips available in other weeks and no application or ZIP-code restrictions.
• Food Collectives A member-driven community food program where families work together to achieve food security, share resources, and build stronger neighborhoods. Members unload food trucks, sort groceries equally, share meals, and access resource referrals, with no outside volunteers. Meets once or twice per month at community locations such as churches, schools, and apartment complexes.
• Social Work Services Social work support services provided through partnership with Catholic Charities, offering resource referrals and guidance to help families achieve long-term stability beyond emergency food assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 20,000 individuals served annually across pantry and Food Collectives
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hunger Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee's Free & Local food bank and the only food bank in the city that does not charge for food, delivery, or network membership. The Jim Luther New Hope Center Food Pantry has been a member of Hunger Task Force's pantry network since 2005. Hunger Task Force provides culturally relevant pantry staples which comprise nearly one-third of the total food the pantry distributes monthly, including meat, non-perishables, and fresh fruit and vegetables. This partnership provides reliability and consistency to pantry clients.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding America (via Feeding America Wisconsin) partners with People's Table to supply food donations as part of the pantry network. As a member of Hunger Task Force's network, the organization receives food sourced through Feeding America's distribution network.
• Steve Pollock (President, Jim Luther New Hope Center Food Pantry)coreOthersSteve Pollock serves as President of the Jim Luther New Hope Center Food Pantry. He has commented publicly on the partnership with Hunger Task Force, noting that support provides clients with reliability and consistency in their food supply.
• West Allis Farmers MarketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing food donations and supporting the organization's mission to combat food insecurity in Milwaukee.
• Palermo's PizzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting the organization's food assistance programs through in-kind food donations.
• Ebenezer Stone MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community partner collaborating on food assistance and outreach efforts in Milwaukee.
• Advocate Aurora HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth system partner investing in the organization's community food assistance work as part of broader health equity initiatives.
• Froedtert HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth system partner supporting the organization's food security work as part of community health programming.
• Milwaukee Diaper MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner providing complementary family support services alongside food assistance.
• El Rey (food retailer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food retailer partner supporting food donations and community outreach.
• St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church / ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe pantry operates in the former school building of St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church. The church originally opened the St. Hyacinth Food Pantry in 2005 with support from the Diocese and suburban Catholic churches (Lumen Christi, St. Anthony's on the Lake, St. John Vianney). The church building continues to house the pantry and provides community meeting space.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Meta House Milwaukee: Milwaukee nonprofit addressing food insecurity and poverty as part of broader social services. Comparable as a community-based nonprofit serving overlapping vulnerable populations in Milwaukee, with overlapping funder base.

Others

• Milwaukee Diaper Mission: Nonprofit partner providing complementary family-support services alongside People's Table's food assistance. Comparable as a small, community-based Milwaukee nonprofit serving similar families with safety-net services.
• Ebenezer Stone Ministries: Faith-based community partner of People's Table on food assistance and outreach. Comparable as a mission-aligned Milwaukee nonprofit collaborating on food access, though narrower in scope.

Direct peers

• Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin: Regional food bank serving eastern Wisconsin including Milwaukee. Directly comparable mission (food banking and pantry network support), operates the supply chain People's Table draws from, and supports similar community food service programs.
• Milwaukee Food Bank / Hunger Task Force Partner Pantries: Network of free community pantries in the Hunger Task Force network. Directly comparable in choice pantry model, free distribution, and culturally relevant food sourcing.
• Hunger Task Force: Milwaukee's only free & local food bank and the umbrella network People's Table belongs to. Directly comparable as a hunger-relief nonprofit in the same geography, with overlapping community food distribution model and shared donor base.
• St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (Milwaukee): Milwaukee-area food pantry offering free groceries to food-insecure households. Directly comparable in service model (free food distribution to individuals/families), and explicitly works alongside People's Table on the clothing ministry.
• Friedens Food Pantries (Milwaukee): Faith-based food pantry network serving Milwaukee's south side. Directly comparable in service model (free food distribution, immigrant community focus, choice pantry), and serves overlapping geography.
• Catholic Charities Milwaukee: Faith-based social services organization in Milwaukee that has partnered with People's Table since 2006 to provide social work services. Directly comparable as a community-based nonprofit serving similar populations with social support and food assistance.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army of Milwaukee County: Large broad-incu

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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