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…!

“I love my neighbors by showing up. Getting to know them makes the Village not just a place to live, but a home. It makes it a community where we all belong.” — Lynn, MLF Volunteer For Lynn, volunteering with Mobile Loaves & Fishes is about more than serving meals. It’s about showing up, building relationships and getting to know our neighbors. Since 2016, Lynn has served alongside our neighbors in a variety of ways, and her story is a beautiful reminder that community is built through the simple, meaningful act of being present with one another. Watch as Lynn shares why she shows up for her neighbors and see how relationships are at the heart of everything we do at Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Read more about Lynn’s story and how you can support Mobile Loaves & Fishes or get involved at mlf.org/behind-everything-we…!

We are excited to share that the Community Art House at Community First! Village has been selected as a featured art group for the 2026 Austin Studio Tour! Our talented artist neighbors create an incredible variety of handmade art including ceramics, paintings, jewelry, textiles and more. The Austin Studio Tour is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their creativity and share the art being made in the Village with the greater Austin community. Join us November 14–15 and 21–22, from 11 AM to 5 PM daily, and come experience the creativity of our neighbors! Learn more at atxstudiotour.com!

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!