Carpenter's Shelter Meals

Carpenter's Shelter meal volunteers help prepare and serve a warm dinner for the residents of Carpenter's Shelter

Ministry Needs:

There are three ways to participate:

1. Donate Food - Volunteers are contacted by a Christ Church Carpenters Shelter Meals Coordinator either by phone or e-mail the week prior to the meal. The coordinator will request food items needed to be purchased and dropped off at the shelter.

2. Cook/Server - A Cook/Server helps prepare and serve the meal at the shelters kitchen from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday evenings.

3. Meals Coordinator - Once a quarter, a Meals Coordinator volunteer plans the menu, calls volunteers for food donations and coordinates kitchen volunteers on a scheduled Friday evening.

Training Provided:

No training required for food donations or kitchen help. On the job training will be provided for anyone interested in becoming a new Meals Coordinator. Current coordinators work with new volunteer coordinators until they feel comfortable.

Meetings and Time Required:

Christ Church volunteers are responsible for preparing meals on the first and third Friday of every month. Coordinator and volunteers show up between 5:00 and 5:30 PM at Carpenters Shelter and are typically finished by 7:00 PM. food donors and kitchen help typically volunteer as often as their schedule permits. Coordinators should plan on making a year's commitment (four meals).

Benefits:

The opportunity to serve those in your community who are less fortunate as well as work beside other parishioners.

Who can I contact to find out more or to get involved?