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WELCOME
Compassion Brought Us Here
“If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?” - James 2:15–16
About
WE are all about community
The Secret Missionary is a BIPOC-led nonprofit rooted in Erie, PA, dedicated to eliminating food deserts and restoring dignity to underserved communities. We provide essentials like coats and blankets, expand access to healthy, affordable food, and build community wellness programs that empower families for lasting change. Our mission is simple: meet immediate needs with compassion while creating sustainable systems that break cycles of poverty and build healthier futures.
39M
US Citizen live in Food Deserts.
11.7% of Erie County residents are food insecure — about 31,820 people
25.7%
In Erie City, where roughly 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line, many go without adequate winter clothing—coats, shoes, blankets—for themselves or their children.
$3-$5
are saved downstream on healthcare and social costs for every $1 invested in prevention programs
1 in 4
Over 25% of City of Erie residents live below the poverty line; child poverty rate among Erie City is especially high
Address
Erie, Pennsylvania
Phone
814-923-4007
TheSecretMissionary.com