History of Angel Food - Angel Food Ministries

In 1994, Pastors Joe and Linda Wingo found their hearts going out to the families of many of the local families in Monroe, GA, affected by the recent industrial plant closings. On their back porch, the first Angel Food distribution fed 34 families. Over the next years, other churches wanted to be get involved, and Angel Food began feeding hundreds of families across the southeast. Now, Angel Food feeds over 500,000 families a month in 35 states. Praise the Lord for his faithfulness!

Founder and CEO
Angel Food Ministries

Joseph Wingo is the CEO of Angel Food Ministries, which he co-founded with his wife, Linda, in 1994. Angel Food Ministries is cutting-edge in the food-relief industry. By purchasing top quality food at deep volume discounts, and passing the savings directly to the consumer, Angel Food is providing much-needed nutrition to more than 500,000 families with food insecurities each month.

No doubt, the values and integrity instilled in Joe as the child of a minister, his education in business and ministry, and his knowledge and experience in business practices have proven invaluable in the day-to-day operations and logistics of Angel Food Ministries. But it’s his heart of compassion that has caused Angel Food to flourish.

Joe Wingo’s mission is to provide hope and a hand up to people in need.

Angel Food Ministries has been structured to help any and all who desire to participate. Not only do individuals benefit from the program but churches and organizations that become distribution host sites benefit in many ways as well.

The Wingos live in the rolling hills of Georgia. Joe and Linda also pastor Emmanuel Praise Church in Good Hope. They have been married more than 38 years. Their two adult children work with them in ministry. They have two grandchildren.

God has exceeded all expectations I could have ever had. I’m so honored to be part of His plan to help provide food relief to hundreds of thousands of families who suffer from food insecurities.

We love folks! We’re here to help you and those you care about.”

Founder
Angel Food Ministries

Linda Wingo is a remarkable woman. As a wife, mother, co-founder of Angel Food Ministries, and a senior pastor of Emmanuel Praise Church, she is a tower of strength to her family, a powerhouse of prayer to her congregation, and she teaches and preaches the Word of God with great clarity.

Raised in the small town of Lawrenceville, Georgia, by loving parents, Linda Wingo had a happy childhood. Her mother taught her at an early age the importance of helping others. It’s something Linda has done all her life. It is obvious to all who know her that Linda Wingo lives what she believes.

The profound truths Pastor Linda shares from the pulpit and the heartfelt compassion she extends to others in prayer have been forged during her years of experience with God. Even in the midst of tremendous tragedy, Linda knows there can be triumph in God.

In 1976, after 7 years of marriage, Joe and Linda’s world spiraled out of control when their youngest child, Chris, suddenly died from bacterial meningitis. He was only 14 months old. This loss affected Linda’s entire family deeply. Only by connecting with God in a remarkable way were they able to overcome those dark and difficult days.

Because Linda’s life has been dramatically touched by the transforming power of God’s Word, she willingly extends compassion to the hurting and gladly prays for those in need of healing—both emotionally and physically. She’s also quick to encourage others to find the plan of God and “go for it.”

“The Bible assures that God has ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you,’ ” she says. “He has ‘plans to give you hope and a future’ ” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Linda Wingo is especially passionate about this scripture because she has lived it. She and Joe stepped into the plan of God when they founded Angel Food Ministries. Linda provided the prayer support and administrative help while Joe pioneered the way. Together Joe and Linda Wingo have been, and still are determined to reach out and help those in need. They would both tell you that the success of Angel Food has taken a team effort. Joe readily says with adoration, “I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for Linda.”

Joe and Linda Wingo have been married 38 years. They live in Monroe, Georgia; have two grown children who work with them in the ministry, and two grandchildren.