Who We Are
We are a restaurant/cafe run under the auspices of the non-profit entity, Lambscroft Ministries. The mission is to train homeless men in the Culinary Arts. We focus on equipping these individuals not only with a skill-set to acquire work in the local community, but also on the individual as a whole - walking together, pursuing a life centered in Christ.
What We Do
In 2009, Brett Swayn and Terry Kemper, in concert with friends and area churches, created The Upper Room, which, in the beginning, fed and sheltered six homeless men in a church gymnasium. The program welcomed as many as 90 homeless individuals twice a week, where they receive a hot meal and a safe place to sleep. Out of that, Lambscroft Ministries was born. Currently this movement also includes the establishment of two “Discipleship Houses,” occupied by formerly homeless men seeking spiritual study and community.
The Cookery, in addition to serving coffees, expressos, breakfast and lunch to the public, has a greater purpose. In The Cookery kitchen, Brett and his team instill culinary crafts to formally homeless men in order to prepare them for employment in Nashville’s food industry.
Brought to you by
Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service
Details
| (615) 269-2911 | |
| markm@lambscroft.org | |
| Mark McFerran | |
| Program Coordinator | |
| http://www.thecookery.org/ |
