Street Ministry · Tulsa, Oklahoma
Reaching hearts. Changing lives. Sharing hope.
Every Saturday we bring sack lunches, clean water, supplies, prayer and a message of hope to our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Tulsa. We want every person to know they are valued by God, connected to real help, and surrounded by people who show up.
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“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.”2 Corinthians 5:20 · NKJV
What We Do
We Are the Hands and Feet of Jesus
We serve without judgment or prerequisite, extending God’s unconditional love to everyone who crosses our path. Our ministry rests on four simple callings:
Physical
Nutritious sack lunches and bottled water every week, plus blankets, clothing, shoes, socks, hygiene items and pet food as donations allow.
Spiritual
Prayer, Christian fellowship and a message of hope: encouragement, salvation and prayer for healing. Sermons, music and live speakers on our PA system.
Connection
A resource list we personally keep current, so the phone numbers work and the services are still open. Pathways to shelter, food, healthcare and jobs.
Relationship
Showing up the same place, every week. Consistent, respectful presence builds trust and shows lasting commitment.
What a Saturday Looks Like
In front of the Tulsa Day Center
Every Saturday at 10 am when the weather allows, our team sets up at the Tulsa Day Center, 415 W Archer St. Whenever we can, we also take lunches directly to people panhandling on corners across the city.
- We load the truck with lunches, water and donated supplies, and start serving at 10:00 am.
- Music, sermons and live speakers play over our PA system.
- Guests receive a lunch and water, while supplies last, and our current resource list.
- We offer to pray with anyone who wants it and share a message of hope.
If it’s raining or snowing on Saturday morning, we don’t go out that week.
What’s in a Lunch
About $5.50, packed with care
Our lunches are standardized for quality and consistency, built from individually sealed, shelf-safe items, and packed in a sturdy gift bag that won’t tear.
- Packet of tuna
- Crackers
- Pop-top Vienna sausages
- Pork and beans
- Bag of chips
- Applesauce
- A sweet treat
- Spoon and napkin
- Hand wipes
- Salvation tract
- Bottled water
Give
Feed a friend this Saturday
We are an independent 501(c)(3), funded solely by individual donations. Your gift goes straight to the street. Donations are processed by Zeffy, so 100% of your gift reaches our ministry, and you’ll receive a tax receipt by email.
Give monthly: $22 a month feeds one person every Saturday. Monthly partners are the steady ground this ministry stands on. Choose “Monthly” on our donation form.
Give NowChurches, businesses and families: a gift of $550–$1,375 sponsors an entire Saturday. Email us to sponsor a Saturday.
Give Supplies
Have something to share?
We hand out donated items on our Saturday outreach. Here’s what we accept:
Clothing
- T-shirts & shirts
- Pants & jeans
- Shorts
- Sweatshirts & hoodies
- Jackets & coats
- Dresses & skirts
- New undergarments
- Socks
- Shoes & boots
- Hats & beanies
- Gloves & scarves
- Children’s clothing
Hygiene
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Bar soap & body wash
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Feminine products
- Wet wipes
- Lotion
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Combs & brushes
- Tissues
Weather & comfort
- Blankets
- Sleeping bags
- Umbrellas
- Ponchos
- Hand warmers
Food & water
- Individual snack packs
- Bottled water
- Candy
- Dog food
- Cat food
Faith & support
- Bibles
- Tracts
- Support books
Serving supplies
- Plastic silverware
- Napkins
- Paper plates & cups
- Bags
We’ll give you a donation receipt for your tax records when you drop off.
Host a lunch item drive
Because our lunches are standardized, your church, class or business can collect one item, like 200 packs of crackers or a few cases of applesauce, and fill a real gap.
Volunteer
Be the community that shows up
Our vision includes mobilizing the Christian community to take part in street-level ministry. You don’t need experience, only a willing heart. Families serve with us too.
- Hand out lunches and water on Saturdays
- Sort and serve donated clothing and supplies
- Pray with our neighbors and share encouragement
- Help pack lunches, run a supply drive, or share music or a message
Age: volunteers 13 and up are welcome. Anyone under 18 must serve with a parent or guardian.
About Us
Ambassadors of hope on the streets of Tulsa
How it started
On August 2, 2025, we officially answered the call God placed on our hearts. Ben and I were just dating at the time, but we had been praying and fasting, and we knew God wanted to use our Saturday mornings. We were willing to do outreach, whether that meant volunteering alongside someone else or stepping out to create something we felt led to do ourselves.
We both felt called to make sandwiches and pray for the homeless of Tulsa. With the supplies we had, we put together 19 lunches and water. We had no idea what it would grow into. We hadn’t even met Red yet. We just knew God had a heart for the people suffering on the streets of Tulsa, and He wanted us to show up.
One year later, we’re overwhelmed by how far this journey has come, and grateful for every volunteer who holds the pieces together and helps us reach one more.
Our mission
Ambassadors Outreach Street Ministry exists to demonstrate Christ’s love through compassionate service to people experiencing homelessness, providing for immediate physical needs, front-line spiritual warfare, spiritual encouragement, and pathways to long-term stability through direct street outreach in the Tulsa community.
We believe every person experiencing homelessness deserves dignity, respect and practical support. Through consistent presence, we build relationships that restore hope and show that every person has inherent worth and potential for transformation.
Our vision
To see every person experiencing homelessness in Tulsa know they are valued by God and connected to resources that can transform their circumstances, while mobilizing the Christian community to take part in street-level ministry. As funding and volunteers grow, we want to reach more neighbors across the city, including those panhandling on our street corners.
— Ben and Carolyn Applegate, Ambassadors Outreach
With Gratitude
A special thank-you to Feeding Friends and Red Polston, owner and operator of 5 West Outpost in Sand Springs, who helps coordinate funding and prepare the lunches we hand out every Saturday.
Our core values
Dignity
Every person is created in God’s image and deserves respect regardless of circumstances.
Compassion
We serve with genuine love and empathy, meeting people where they are.
Consistency
Regular presence builds trust and shows reliable commitment.
Collaboration
We partner with existing organizations to make the most of every resource.
Christian Witness
Our service shows God’s love in practical, tangible ways.
Shop
Shop the mission
Every purchase helps fund Saturday lunches. Pick up your order on a Saturday morning and see the ministry in action.
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