The interconnection of body and spirit is an essential part of what it means to be human. Jewish Family Service (JFS) Barbash Family Vital Support Center offers a holistic approach to promote wellness, stability, and self-sufficiency in individuals who are marginalized by hunger, poverty, and mental illness. We will study texts that explore poverty and hunger and learn about the impact that a vibrant community of case managers, volunteers, clients, and clergy working together can have on health, wellness, and the reduction of stigma associated with physical and mental health.