Feeding 5000 offers Holiday Meal -Changes coming in December

December 1, 2022 1:30 am
Feeding 5000 volunteers provided 135 Holiday meals to go last Tuesday; turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and dessert were on the menu. Volunteers seen here are Eugene Fraker, Debbie Anderson, Christie Stallman, Sherry Schaff, and Pastor Bob Schwartz. Other volunteers not pictured are Don Grafstrom, Ohm-Rin Fraker, Ashley Debriae, Todd McGrail, Diane Gaydeski, and Edith Henry. Photo Christi Baron
Feeding 5000 volunteers provided 135 Holiday meals to go last Tuesday; turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and dessert were on the menu. Volunteers seen here are Eugene Fraker, Debbie Anderson, Christie Stallman, Sherry Schaff, and Pastor Bob Schwartz. Other volunteers not pictured are Don Grafstrom, Ohm-Rin Fraker, Ashley Debriae, Todd McGrail, Diane Gaydeski, and Edith Henry. Photo Christi Baron

Feeding 5000 has provided lunches for many people over the years, thanks to generous support from churches and individuals and a dedicated team of volunteers. Volunteer Sherry Schaaf shared, “In December we will start transitioning back to being a place where anyone can come, sit down, and enjoy the company and fellowship of others. We will be providing sit-down lunches only.”

Lunch will be served on Tuesdays beginning at 12 noon and serving will end at about 12:45 p.m., at the Community Center at 91 Maple Ave. If anyone is providing for shut-ins please speak with either Bob Schwartz, Eugene Fraker, or Sherry Schaaf and they will work to provide to-go lunches at about 12:45 p.m.

“Thank you for understanding. We hope that everyone will still come and enjoy the same delicious food prepared with as much care and expertise as possible,” Schaff said.

The to-go-only option was implemented during COVID and the cost of to-go containers has really put a strain on the Feeding 5000 budget. Donations to help this activity continue may also be dropped off during the weekly Free Lunch on Tuesdays at the Community Center.