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Housed in Fellowship Hall, the Open Door Community Kitchen serves free hot and nutritious meals every Monday and Wednesday.
Anyone who comes to the door is welcome – without question or qualification.
Get Involved
Since its inception, the Open Door Community Kitchen has
depended on the time and effort of volunteers who share a concern and
commitment to those in need in our community. At the heart of this
mission are people who donate their time preparing food, serving meals
to guests, and cleaning up afterwards.
If you want to volunteer at the Open Door Community
Kitchen, we ask you to bring three important things with you: a
willingness to work, an open and positive attitude, and a smile. We can
promise you that you will have some fun and learn a great deal about
yourself and your fellow human beings.
What Do Meal Preparers Do?
Meal preparers cook a full meal for approximately 25-35 people and have it ready for the volunteer servers.
What Do Servers Do?
Servers work from 4 PM to 6 PM on their chosen day(s) setting up the
dining area, serving the food, greeting guests, clearing and cleaning
tables when the guests are finished eating, and cleaning the kitchen
after the meal. No special skills are needed. You only need to bring
yourself and your willingness to work.
What Do Helpers Do?
Servers work from 4 PM to 6 PM on their chosen day(s) setting up the
dining area, helping serve the food, clearing and cleaning tables,
running the dishwasher, and cleaning the kitchen after the meal. No
special skills are needed. You only need to bring yourself and your
willingness to work.
How Often Do Volunteers Work?
Typically people schedule one day a month – it depends on you and your
schedule. You can schedule as many days as you wish as a server or
preparer.
Who Can Volunteer?
Both UCP members and members of the community are welcomed to
volunteer. There is no age limit. However, a server team must have at
least one responsible adult member who can open the building before the
meal and lock up the building after cleanup is complete.
Note: Volunteers must be 16-years-old or older to operate the
dishwasher.
How Else Can I Help?
You may not be able to fit preparing or serving into your workday
schedule. You may feel uncomfortable cooking for 20 or 25 people.
Physical problems may not allow you to serve and clean up. You can
still help the Open Door Community Kitchen.
- Donations are always welcomed to cover the
expenses of the Kitchen. United Church provides the use of Fellowship
Hall and its kitchen at no cost. However, there is no cash support
budgeted for food, cleaning supplies, paper supplies, or equipment
maintenance. These expenses are covered by personal contributions and
support from area church and civic groups.
- Most food is donated by the meal preparers. You may want to partner with someone who can prepare food that you purchase.
- The Open Door Community Kitchen Board has a
list of occasional tasks (like picking up food and supplies) and would
be happy to talk to you about the possibilities.
- Finally, positions may be open on the governing board which meets monthly.
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