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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFree Lunch Additional AttachmentThe Free Lunch Program is supported by over 30 dedicated volunteer teams. Each team plays an essential role in providing meals to vulnerable populations in Johnson County, particularly in Iowa City and Coralville, and/or supporting the operations of our program through facility/meal clean-up. These teams represent a diverse cross-section of the community, including the following groups: Agudas Achim Congregation, Coralville Amana Church Society and St. Mary’s Church, Oxford Christ the King Lutheran Church, Iowa City The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Iowa City Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa City First Christian Church, Coralville First Mennonite Church & Faith United Church of Christ, Iowa City First Presbyterian Church, Iowa City First United Methodist Church, Iowa City First United Methodist Church of North Liberty Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Iowa City Graze Restaurant, Iowa City Iowa City Area Association of Realtors Johnson County Democrats and OFA (Organizing for America), Iowa City Oaknoll, Iowa City Pilot Club of Iowa City St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Iowa City St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Iowa City St. Mary’s Parish, Iowa City St. Mary’s Parish, Solon St. Patrick’s Parish, Iowa City St. Thomas More Parish, Iowa City St. Wenceslaus Parish, Iowa City Sathya Sai Group, Iowa City Sharon Center United Methodist Church, Sharon Center Shueyville United Methodist Church, Shueyville Trinity Episcopal Church, Iowa City and New Song Episcopal, Coralville Unitarian Universalist Society, Iowa City West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell Each of these teams donates time, energy, and resources to ensure that the program can serve its guests with compassion and dignity. Each lunch is deliberately prepared to include at least 1 protein serving (with a vegetarian option), 1 grain serving, 2 fruits/vegetable serving (often more and usually fresh), 1 dairy serving, and 1 enjoyable dessert (see pictures below). We rarely have leftovers because we offer the guests the option of taking home containers of food to eat later, or for friends or family who cannot come to our facility during serving hours. To further capture the spirit of the Free Lunch Program, we invite you to take a look at some photos showcasing both volunteers in action and the vibrant community atmosphere during mealtimes. While we cannot show the connections formed in our program to protect the privacy of our guests, we hope these images illustrate not only the care that goes into every meal but also the love and energy of our volunteers. From bustling kitchen scenes to shared laughter at the tables, the essence of what makes the Free Lunch Program so special are the community members who come together to help one another with generosity and kindness.