St. Luke’s partners with Coalition for the Homeless to provide a wholesome dinner each third Saturday of the month to people experiencing homelessness in Central Florida. In addition to providing the food and supplies, small teams of volunteers prep, cook, and serve dinner. To see how you can donate food or volunteer, please click the below link. Your generous support in making this possible for 37+ years is very much appreciated.
While the St. Luke’s UMC and Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida campuses have modified their activities in recent years, St. Luke’s continues to provide a monthly dinner. We prep food at the church on the Friday before the third Saturday and then cook and serve at the Coalition on the third Saturday.
If you are interested in volunteering to:
Prep food (mostly dicing vegetables) at St. Luke’s on the Friday before the third Saturday noon-3:30 pm, please email Beth Ely at beth4slumc@gmail.com
Cook dinner at the Coalition on the third Saturday 1:30-5:00 pm, please email Beth Ely at beth4slumc@gmail.com
Serve dinner at the Coalition on the third Saturday 4:15-7:30 pm, please email Amy Simon at asimon@st.lukes.org.
This month’s dates are Friday, October 16 (prep) and Saturday, October 17 (cook or serve). Please note that the minimum age for volunteers at the Coalition is 16 years old.
For October, we are returning to another guest favorite — our chicken jambalaya (plus a meatless version for our vegan guests.). We’ll get the chicken, bell peppers, and canned tomatoes in bulk and need your help with other ingredients and usual accompaniments to round out a balanced meal — smoked sausage, small red beans, rice, vegetables, and fresh fruit — plus homemade desserts for a special treat.
Please click the link below to see the items needed and donation drop-off dates/times.
The Coalition guests are truly grateful for the love shown them through a fresh, flavorful, healthy meal. Your generous support in making this possible for 37+ years is very much appreciated.
To learn more, please contact serve@st.lukes.org.
Thank you for making a difference through this opportunity. Your gifts of service and food make a difference.
