Community Meals is Hennepin Avenue UMC's hunger and hospitality program
about community meals
Community Meals is Hennepin Avenue UMC’s hospitality and feeding ministry. For over 30 years, we’ve been part of a downtown church consortium committed to providing a hot meal on Sunday evenings to low-income and homeless people. Hennepin participates in hosting the Community Meals program on the 1st and 5th Sundays of the month.
10-15 volunteers welcome 50-70 guests to a delicious dinner. In addition to dinner, guests may also visit our “Giveaway Shelf” and receive fresh fruits, vegetables, pastries, bread and toiletries.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers of all ages and abilities find fun, fulfilling work at Community Meals. It’s a true ministry of joy and welcome. As a parent you can be a role model for your kids. It’s a great way to volunteer with a group of friends or meet a whole new group of terrific people.
You don’t need to be a church member to volunteer. All are welcome. You can work one meal a year or more. The time commitment is a minimum of 2 hours per meal.
No matter what role you choose, training is provided on the day of the event!
VOLUNTEER JOBS INCLUDE:
- Waiter (we have table service)
- Kitchen server
- Dishwasher
- Cook (requires more than the 2-hour time commitment)
- Giveaway Shelf worker
- Entertainer (pianist, singer, or whatever moves you!)
If being present at the meal does not interest you, please consider supporting this important hunger outreach with your prayers and donations. To volunteer text Kristy Barnes at 612-760-1671 or email her at kbarnes1127(at)gmail.com.