A meal and a welcome
Every Saturday at noon, our neighbors are invited to Westminster’s West Center for a free hot lunch. Sharing a table creates a welcoming place for conversation and fellowship.
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Bus Fare
Every Saturday · Rome, Georgia
A free hot lunch, fellowship, and hospitality for every neighbor who walks through our doors — since January 2023.
🕙Doors Open 10:00 AM🍽️Hot Lunch at 12:00 PM📍1941 Shorter Ave SW
Our Mission
More Than a Meal
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, we believe that sharing a meal is about far more than food — it is about dignity, community, hospitality, and the love of Christ lived out together. Since January 2023, Bus Fare has opened its doors every Saturday morning as a collaborative outreach ministry serving our neighbors experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, hardship, and isolation throughout the Rome and Floyd County community.
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
Every Saturday
What Bus Fare Provides
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Free Hot Lunch
A nutritious, home-cooked meal served at noon to anyone who comes through our doors.
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Showers
Access to showers for guests who need a fresh start to their day.
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Laundry Tokens
Laundry tokens provided to help guests with basic needs.
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Fellowship & Prayer
A safe, welcoming space for conversation, community, and spiritual encouragement.
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Clothing Distribution
Clothing distributed every other Saturday through our partnership with Loving Others Ministry.
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Basic Hospitality
Guests are welcomed by name, treated with respect, and reminded they are not forgotten.
In Action
Saturdays at Bus Fare
Join Us
There Is Always Room at the Table
What began as a simple collaboration has grown into a beautiful example of churches, nonprofits, volunteers, and community members working together to care for one another. For many who walk through our doors, Bus Fare is more than a meal — it is a place where they are known by name, welcomed with kindness, and reminded that they are not forgotten.
Made Possible By
Our Partner Organizations
Bus Fare is made possible through the partnership and shared mission of these organizations. Together, we create a welcoming space where everyone is treated with compassion, respect, and grace.
The Davies Shelter
Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness in Floyd County, and partners with Bus Fare to connect guests with housing resources.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Host church and founding partner of Bus Fare — providing the facility, volunteers, and organizational leadership that make every Saturday possible.
Fork Spoon & Plate
Contributes culinary expertise and food preparation support, helping ensure that every guest receives a nutritious and well-prepared hot meal each Saturday.
Rome Community Kitchen
A key food ministry partner that helps source and prepare meals, extending the reach of Bus Fare's weekly lunch service throughout the Rome community.
Loving Others Ministry
Leads clothing distribution every other Saturday, bringing racks of donated clothing and shoes so guests can find items they need with dignity and care.
NW Georgia Hunger Ministries
Fights food insecurity across Northwest Georgia and supports Bus Fare through food resources, coordination, and a shared commitment to ending hunger in our region.
Toe Truck Mobile Foot Clinic
A mobile foot care clinic that serves Bus Fare guests on-site, providing basic podiatric care and hygiene support — a vital service for neighbors who spend long hours on their feet.
Care in action
Community Impact
A shared meal, practical support, and neighbors working together—this is how Bus Fare puts care into action each Saturday.
Practical care with dignity
Alongside the Saturday meal, showers offer practical support. Bus Fare brings food, care, and hospitality together in one community setting.
Neighbors serving neighbors
Church members, volunteers, and community partners work together to prepare meals and welcome guests. Their collaboration makes the Saturday gathering possible.
Illustrative reflections
The Spirit of Bus Fare
"Bus Fare is the one place I feel like a person again. They know my name, they smile when I walk in. That means everything."
— A Regular Guest
"Volunteering here has changed my life as much as it has helped others. This community is the real deal."
— A Weekly Volunteer
"What these folks do every Saturday is a true expression of Matthew 25. It is faith in action."
— A Community Partner
These illustrative reflections describe the spirit of Bus Fare; they are not verified quotations from individual guests, volunteers, or partners.
Join the Mission
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you would like to volunteer, share a meal, donate supplies, or simply learn more — we invite you to come by and join us. There is always room at the table.
The external church giving page may be in English. For gifts intended specifically for Bus Fare, please contact the church office at 706-235-8561 to confirm how to designate them.