907 East Quincy, San Antonio, TX 78215 I 210- 222-9736
We have ministered to more than 250,000 men since our inception.
Latest News - May 18, 2026
Madelina Bonilla
Hot Plate Project
Here's what's happened over the last month at San Antonio Rescue Mission
We have had a number of great meals! Our regulars Woodland Church, The Hot Plate Project and Trinity Baptist Missions Team provided awesome meals. Woodland gave us enchilada casserole with pinto beans, watermelon, chips & salsa, cookies, and cupcakes. Hot Plate Project led by Madeline Bonilla brought baked pasta casserole with mixed veggies and bread rolls. The Trinity Missions team led by Terrie Kamin (also a SARM Board member) is bringing two meals a month. One meal was Szechuan chicken over rice with mixed vegetables and cupcakes, and the other meal was scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and bananas. Chef Priscilla continues to provide quality meals to our guests.
A new group called Among the Broken led by Raul Aguilar provided a meal for the first time. Chicken Alfredo, salad, garlic bread, fruit and dessert were provided by this nonprofit charity which helps neglected and marginalized individuals.
An anonymous donor provided 140 pounds of chicken along with coffee and Splenda. One of our regular guests decided to gave back with lots of food items. We continue to receive Amazon Wish List items. Take a look at new items HERE
Our SARM Board of Directors led by President Terry Green had their meeting on Saturday morning and discussed the operations of the Mission and finances. The Board meets quarterly. Recently we added two new speakers to our roster of chapel speakers. We thank the nightly preachers for faithfully coming to preach the Word of God to our men.
Thanks to everyone who came to SARM and donated food or a meal, or to preach the Word.
Most importantly, thank you for your valuable time!
Trinity Baptist team
Amazon Wish List Needed Items
Latest News - April 21, 2026
Happy Fiesta Week, San Antonio!
Recently we hired Adam Barron to be on SARM staff. He is a great cook and helps Priscilla in the kitchen. We mourn the loss of our former employee Jesse Delgado who died on April 7 at the age of 55. Rest in peace, Jesse.
Our faithful returning meal volunteers include Woodland Church, The Hot Plate Project, and the Trinity Baptist Church Missions Team. Woodland served Phil Sagebiel's yummy lasagna, The Hot Plate Project provided pasta and salad, and the Trinity Missions team brought tuna fish casserole. Priscilla is wowing our guys with excellent meals including hearty meatloaf with lots of sides.
Fred Alvarado with Broken Warriors Angels brought thousands of pounds of fried chicken which he distributed to several locations including our Mission. One of our overnight guests, Marquell Wilson, gave back to the Mission by providing a whole lot of food! In addition, we have received many donations of food and items from our Amazon Wish List. We have added many more items that we need so go to our list HERE and take a look!
Thanks to everyone who came to SARM and donated food, a meal or other items. It is much appreciated!
The Hot Plate Project
Latest News - April 2, 2026
Happy Holy Week as we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ!
Recently we hired Priscilla Lamb as our Chief Cook and she has already re-organized the kitchen, refrigerator and freezer items, labeling everything and planning weekly dinners. She has already served some different types of meals including Chinese-style orange chicken and fried rice, chicken flautas, and BBQ ribs and pork chops. Our faithful returning meal volunteers include The Hot Plate Project, Woodland Church, and Trinity Baptist Missions Team. The Hot Plate Project provided pasta and salad; Woodland Church served chicken spaghetti, and the Trinity Missions team brought a hearty breakfast meal.
We were also visited by a team of seminarians from Assumption Seminary here in town. Santos, Dustin and Dominic provided the chapel service as well as the bountiful meal of burgers, hot dogs and fries.
Thanks to everyone who came to SARM. Have a joyous Easter celebration!
The Hot Plate Project
Latest News - March 12, 2026
We have a new Board President, Vice President and Director. Terry Green is our new President and Terry Warth our new VP. We appreciate all that John Derochers did as President when he replaced Jake Cherry early last year. Terrie Kamin from Trinity Baptist Church has joined the SARM Board and we welcome her! (See pictures below).
We received a bounty of blessings since mid-February. The Hot Plate Project, Woodland Church, Trinity Baptist Missions Team and The Bridge class, and Priscilla Lamb all provided wonderful meals. Hot Plate Project provided pasta and salad; Woodland gave great lasagna, veggies and garlic bread sticks; and the Trinity Missions team brought two meals -- eggs, biscuits and gravy with fried potatoes, and the second meal was yummy turkey with trimmings. The Bridge class gave a wonderful Mexican plate of beef enchiladas, beans and rice. Priscilla Lamb gave us a couple of meals --chicken and dumplings and Mexican Picadillo. These awesome meals not only help keep our food costs down but also show the men the love of Christ by preparing and serving delicious meals.
In addition, we received many useful items from our Amazon Wish List such as paper plates, toilet paper, salt and pepper, and coffee. Please consider looking at our list by clicking HERE!
Thanks to everyone who donated!
Latest News - Feb. 11, 2026
SARM survived the cold spell with a packed house (up to 35 men) and donations of jackets and sweaters. We have been blessed with many meals and donations since mid-January. The Trinity Baptist Missions Team provided chicken and rice casserole with broccoli and cheese on Jan. 27th and served another great meal on Feb. 9 which included sausage, rice, beans and macaroni salad. Rubens Homemade Tamales generously donated 20 dozen tamales and 45 large sodas on Jan. 30! Priscilla Lamb, David Lamb's daughter, created a magnificent meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy on Jan. 31. Well-stocked hygiene kits were donated by Woodland Church. One of our homeless guests Adam Barron, gave back to the Mission by providing two dinners of his savory Caldo stew with chicken, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and onions. This week an anonymous donor gave us 12 racks of pork ribs and 16 roasted chickens along with 48 cans of soda.
SARM is so blessed and we thank God for all that we receive.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Latest News - Jan. 14, 2026
Happy New Year! Our yearly Christmas campaign was a great success with financial donations from 90 individuals or churches. SARM has been blessed with several meals already during this new year 2026. Fred Alvarado donated 180 microwavable trays of chicken nuggets. The Hot Plate Project provided home-made spaghetti with cucumber salad and cookies. Shepherd's Pie was the meal of the night from the Woodland Church Team along with green bean casserole, cinnamon apples and Oreo Delight. And earlier this week we had fabulous Frito Pie with pasta salad and brownies courtesy of the Trinity Baptist Missions team. Trinity also donated 30 fully stocked hygiene kits.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED MEALS
AND THEIR VALUABLE TIME!
Latest News - Dec. 25
We are so thankful this Christmas Day for all the blessings we have received. Holiday meals were provided by Trinity Baptist Missions team (ham and trimmings) and Priscilla Lamb, David Lamb's daughter (turkey and trimmings). We were also given cookies, crackers, cocoa and coffee by Bruce, and gloves, beanies, socks, underwear and various toiletries from Ashley. Ten-year-old Killian and his family gave us 30 hygiene kits. Thanks to all these wonderful folks!
Latest News - Dec. 16
As we approach Christmas week, SARM is so thankful that we were blessed with wonderful volunteers who provided three meals last week. On Sunday Dec. 7, the Hot Plate Project returned to provide home-made chili & beans with Fritos and corn muffins. On Monday, Dec. 8, the Trinity Baptist Church Missions team brought chicken pot pie soup, cole slaw and chocolate pie. On Friday, Dec. 12, Woodland Church returned to provide chicken and rice casserole, green bean casserole, sweet rolls and dessert. Thanks to all these generous folks!
Madeline Bonilla and her husband Nolan of Hot Plate Project. They provided chili and beans, Fritos and corn muffins. Jill, Chita and Terrie Kamin of Trinity Baptist Missions Team provided chicken pot pie soup, cole slaw and chocolate pie. The Woodland team was Conrad and Nilda Navarro, Barbara Higdon, Becky Upchurch, and Phil and Cathy Sagebiel. They provided chicken and rice casserole, green bean casserole, and sweet rolls along with brownies and pecan bars.
Latest News - Dec. 6
The SARM Christmas cards were mailed to all of our donors and nightly preachers this week. The cards honor Jake Cherry and Alex Simmons who passed this year. Also included was a 2-page letter from our Executive Director, Ron Leonard.
During Thanksgiving week, SARM guests were blessed with a LOT of food. Turkey and trimmings were provided by the Trinity Baptist Missions team. Two ham meals were given as well. One was provided by our faithful Thursday night speaker, Mario Martinez and an anonymous donor from Oak Hills Church provided the funds for a Bill Miller ham meal. We also got 200 ham & cheese sandwiches, bottled water and chips from a student group from Holmes High School. In addition, SARM got seven frozen turkeys!
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED!
Beacon Article - Published Nov. 20
An article was written about SARM by the on-line Christian publication called The Beacon. Our Executive Director, Ron Leonard was interviewed, and we provided pictures.
The article was published on November 20. Check it out at the link below or click on the picture.
