Today we’d like to introduce you to Steve Kasha.
Hi Steve, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Honestly, my story really started with a simple “yes.” Years ago, I felt God stirring something in me that I couldn’t ignore, a calling to step out of my comfort zone and bring hope to people who were hurting and hungry. I didn’t have all the answers, and I definitely didn’t have a roadmap, but I knew I had to take that first step.
What began with a burden to feed the hungry has grown into SERV International. Along the way, I’ve learned that food is more than just nourishment, it’s often the first doorway to someone’s heart. From packing our first meals to now seeing millions of meals shared, clean water projects launched, and children cared for at SERV’s orphanage-the House of Hope, I’ve just tried to keep saying “yes” to whatever God places in front of me.
It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been worth it. I’m humbled every day to see how something that started 25 years ago, as one small step of faith has turned into a movement far bigger than me, one that’s changing lives physically and spiritually all around the world.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Working in the nonprofit world comes with its own unique set of challenges. One of the biggest is that you’re constantly working to secure funding, not just to keep the lights on, but to make sure the work continues and more people can be reached. There are seasons when resources feel stretched thin, and it can be hard to balance the urgency of the need with the reality of what’s in front of you.
Another struggle has been the natural seasons of people coming and going. Whether it’s staff, volunteers, or partners, transitions can be tough. You invest deeply in people and in building a team, and sometimes God calls them into new directions. Learning to navigate that while keeping the mission moving forward has been a growth process for me personally.
But through all of that, the vision and calling haven’t changed. Even in the hardest moments, I’ve seen God show up in ways I could have never orchestrated myself. The road hasn’t been smooth, but it’s those bumps and struggles that have shaped both me and SERV into what we are today.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
At the heart of what I do is really pretty simple, I help feed people. SERV International specializes in providing life-saving food to some of the hardest-to-reach places in the world, and we use that food as a doorway to build relationships, share hope, and create long-term impact. Over the years, that’s grown into more than just meals, we’ve developed clean water projects, sustainability in some of the most remote areas, and we care for orphaned and vulnerable children through SERV’s orphanage, House of Hope in Kenya.
If I had to say what I’m most proud of, it wouldn’t be the numbers, though we’ve provided tens of millions of meals. It’s the individual lives behind those numbers. Every bag of SERV food that is given represents the child who gets to go to school because they aren’t hungry anymore, the single parent who doesn’t have to choose between feeding her kids or going without herself, the orphan who now has a family and a future, or the refugees in an impossible situation that now has a meal when they have nothing left. That’s what keeps me going.
What sets SERV apart is that everything we do begins with food. Food is universal, it breaks down barriers, opens doors, and starts conversations. We don’t just drop off a meal and leave; we walk with people, build relationships, and point them to hope that lasts. I think that combination of meeting practical needs while sharing something eternal is what really defines us.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
My advice would be, don’t be afraid to start small and don’t get discouraged when the road isn’t easy. When I first started, I thought passion and vision alone would carry me, but I quickly learned that this work takes perseverance, humility, and a willingness to keep showing up even when things don’t go the way you planned.
I wish I had known earlier that there will always be struggles, whether it’s funding, building a team, or navigating seasons of change, but those challenges aren’t signs to quit. They’re opportunities to grow, to depend more on God, and to refine the mission.
So if you’re just starting out, stay faithful to the calling that got you moving in the first place. Surround yourself with people who believe in the vision, celebrate the small wins, and don’t lose sight of the “why” behind it all. That’s what will sustain you when the excitement wears off and the hard work begins. Don’t take your yes off the table, and just keep taking the next step forward.
Pricing:
- 1 meal of SERV food blend is just $0.08 per meal.
- $35 covers a box of food to feed a family of four for one month.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://servone.org
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servinternational/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/servinternational
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serv-international/
