Chapel reaches out to Phoenix homeless community Published March 26, 2010 By Chaplain (Capt.) Carlos Brito 56th Fighter Wing Chapel LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Phoenix has a homeless problem which is why more than 10 years ago, program members of the Luke Community Chapel Gospel Service started an outreach in the downtown area. Rozanne Hird, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Saturday Dinning Facility Outreach manager knows firsthand. St. Vincent's is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the more than 10,000 homeless persons. "The need was evident," said Rob Heartwell, St. Vincent DePaul volunteer, who until recently coordinated the volunteer efforts for the last 10 years. "That's why my wife (Belinda), Carmen Kirton and volunteers, started cooking food once a month and feeding the homeless right there on the streets." While the outreach has changed over the years, going from feeding people outside to partnering with St. Vincent de Paul, which provides an inside cafeteria meal, the purpose is still the same -- to feed the homeless and give the Luke community the opportunity to take care of those who are less fortunate. There are opportunities for everyone to become involved. Active-duty members and dependants from the 56th Medical Group and the 56th Force Support Squadron helped feed more than 500 people March 13.