Watered Gardens Ministries

Watered Gardens Ministries Boldly engaging the homeless and poor relationally, responsibly, and compassionately. It began from within homes as a simple neighborhood outreach.

About Us
Watered Gardens is the result of a vision from God planted in the hearts of Christians. As the awareness of God’s compassion grew, so did the need for helping the increasing number of people. God has since supplied a facility from which to operate and the necessary participation of His people…the Church. The Beginning
In the Spring of 2000, before Watered Gardens had come to be, we did a survey in an economically depressed area of Joplin. From house to house we went supplying a quick and easy circle-your-answer questionnaire that asked of people’s greatest needs. Sure, there were a lot of answers that dealt with furnishings, appliances and the like, but there were also a lot of responses like counseling, car repair, companionship, financial advisement, etc. We believe God blesses His people so they can give to those without. Much of that blessing is far more important than any material item you might donate to Watered Gardens. We should also be using what God has taught us, the wisdom we’ve gained, the experience of living Kingdom life and the skills with which He has endowed us to help those in need. A Community Effort
Now, Watered Gardens offers a variety of services and items basic to many families, all provided through the charity of our Christian community. This ministry is multi-denominational and literally thousands of services and items have been provided to meet the needs of individuals throughout our community.

As we welcome new guests daily across our ministry, would you join us in prayer? That those we serve would experience ho...
09/13/2026

As we welcome new guests daily across our ministry, would you join us in prayer? That those we serve would experience hope and restoration in Jesus, and to take hold of the opportunity to live a flourishing life.

To learn more about the ministry of Watered Gardens, visit https://pulse.ly/5mjnt5lev8

At Watered Gardens Ministries, we believe that work awakens worth. As guests come into the Worth Shop to partner for clo...
09/11/2026

At Watered Gardens Ministries, we believe that work awakens worth. As guests come into the Worth Shop to partner for clothing, groceries, shelter, etc. they are engaged in activities that restore dignity, and as a guest leaves our ministry, they have a restored confidence in their abilities to earn what they need.

To learn more about the Worth Shop and the ministry of Watered Gardens, visit https://pulse.ly/p7r5nx9aka

To learn more about our campuses, visit wateredgardens.org
09/10/2026

To learn more about our campuses, visit wateredgardens.org

Our Maintenance team is looking for some extra help! Maintenance volunteers assist the maintenance team with various pro...
09/10/2026

Our Maintenance team is looking for some extra help! Maintenance volunteers assist the maintenance team with various projects across our ministry! To volunteer, visit https://pulse.ly/31cx8chfbp or call Bri at (417)434-8368

The 14th Annual Empty Bowls Presales are almost here!  We can't wait to see you next Saturday, September 19th at !  All ...
09/10/2026

The 14th Annual Empty Bowls Presales are almost here! We can't wait to see you next Saturday, September 19th at ! All bowls are handcrafted and donated by over 45 regional clay artists just for you! Bowls are microwave and dishwasher safe and $30 each! We'd like to give a big shout out to our sponsors that help make this fabulous event possible! , , , , Jordan CPA Services and Seward's Insulation.

Our freezer is running low, and we're asking for you to help us care for the women and children at Washington Family Hop...
09/09/2026

Our freezer is running low, and we're asking for you to help us care for the women and children at Washington Family Hope Center.

Would you be willing to prepare 3 identical 9x13-inch frozen meals for our freezer? Having three of the same meal allows us to serve multiple families at once and helps make busy evenings a little easier for both our guests and staff.

Some favorite meals include:

Chicken spaghetti
Enchilada casserole
Tater tot casserole
Chicken and rice casserole
Breakfast casseroles

If you'd like to help, simply prepare your meals, label them with the meal name and date, and drop them off at the Hope Center between the hours of 9am and 5 pm Monday-Friday.

For more info about the ministry of Watered Gardens and how you can get involved, visit https://pulse.ly/qgfvhhsaj4

Happening this Friday!Did you know that on any given night in Missouri, more than 2,000 families with children are exper...
09/09/2026

Happening this Friday!

Did you know that on any given night in Missouri, more than 2,000 families with children are experiencing homelessness? Mothers with children face unique barriers to finding safe shelter, which is why Washington Family Hope Center is so important. Come and learn about it!

Join us for a guided tour, questions with our Co-Founder & Executive Director, James Whitford, conversations with the WFHC Director, Edie Spera, and interact with some of the moms who have been impacted by homelessness and poverty.

We're excited to host you!
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/RX716gZSP2gy5GcS7

The Empty Bowls keep coming in! All different shapes, sizes and colors handcrafted just for YOU!  We can't wait to see y...
09/09/2026

The Empty Bowls keep coming in! All different shapes, sizes and colors handcrafted just for YOU! We can't wait to see you at presales beginning Saturday, September 19th at ! Featured here are the works of Josh Novak & students at and of .
Come early for best selection and help us raise funds for local hunger relief benefitting Watered Gardens and Hope Kitchen in Neosho, MO.
See you there! www.wateredgardens.org/emptybowls

Address

531 Kentucky Avenue
Joplin, MO
64801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+14176236030

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