Free lunch.
No preaching!
Community Meal
On a monthly basis, we serve a free lunch to everyone: singles, families, couples of all ages are welcome.
Meals will be tasty, nutritious and hearty (with high-density proteins), will be served with vegetables and desert, and will have vegetarian and gluten-free options.
We prioritize easy & barrier-free access to food, with no one turned away.
We serve both takeout and dine-in options. We value the opportunity for community engagement provided by dining together, but recognize that many of our guests prefer to be able to return home, and serve their families.
Schedule
On the 3rd Sunday of the month:
11:30 - 1:00 Sit-down meal in the church hall
12:15 - 12:45 Take-out available
Volunteering
We need all hands on deck to set-up, cook, greet, serve and clean-up as we make a radical departure from our usual Sunday worship and prepare lunch for up to 100 people. Please consider helping out.
Our next date:
Community Meal Task Descriptions
Have a look at the tasks below to see if there’s something that fits you or your family.
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Shop for food supplies needed for preparations on Saturday at 1:00 pm
Should have access to a vehicle
Please keep your receipts for reimbursement -
Assist with meal preparations on Saturday, starting after 1:00 pm
Act as Sous-chef in cooking a massive meal -
Preparing containers for takeout servers
Making sure tables are set, tablecloths are out, etc. -
Kitchen Support (2x)
Assisting Kitchen Coordinator in preparing plates
Helping with cleanup if possibleServers (4x)
Offer drinks (coffee, tea, juice)
Take Order Form to kitchen for Kitchen Support to fill order
If guests dining in would also like a Takeout Meal, deliver Takeout Order Form to Takeout Servers
Serve tables
Cleanup - clear tables, scrape uneaten food into the green bin, put recyclables in the blue bins, other waste in the garbage bin and plates, cutlery on the metal rolling cartTakeout Servers (2x)
Prep takeout meals to be distributed at 12:15
Package meals early on Sunday morning if possible.
During initial rush at 11:30, prioritize components of the meal other than main course to minimize bothering the kitchenCleanup Crew (3x)
Receive dishes from servers
Wash and sterilize (using Sterilizing Dish-Washer)
Wipe down counters
Strategize with Kitchen Coordinator & Meal Program Administrator about left-overs
Note: don’t worry about tables & chairs, as they can be left for our Custodian -
The Kitchen Coordinator is a rotating monthly volunteer position. Each month, a new person or persons volunteers for this activity.
The kitchen coordinator is responsible for all meal planning and preparation, including: menu planning, food shopping and delivery, coordinating the meal-prep team, liaising with the volunteer coordinator, ensuring food safety, and handling leftovers
Community Partners
Are you part of a service club, or a group of individuals, interested in helping us feed our community right here in East York? Consider coordinating and serving one meal for Action Sunday!
We are looking for volunteers to plan a menu, prepare a meal, and serve food and drinks. Volunteers can be all ages, and, while we find that 6-8 people makes for a good number, all are welcome!