The Grinnell Community Meal is served weekly at the Grinnell United Methodist Church (GUMC) on Thursday nights from 5:30–6:00 p.m. The meal is open to ALL community members and operates in partnership with community groups. Volunteers cook, serve and clean up while engaging with other community members through service and fellowship. The Grinnell Community Meal not only addresses local food insecurities, but also helps to create and maintain connections with our local community members and engage in meaningful conversations which strengthens our community as a whole. These meals are not restricted to any religious group or denomination.
Any support is welcome, whether it be through volunteering or financial support. If you are interested in volunteering to set up, cook, provide desserts or clean up, click the Community Meal Volunteer Signup button below.
Community meal guests and volunteers should enter using the Park Street doors
October Meals:
Oct 22nd- Meatloaf, Mash Potato, Broccoli, & Brownies
*Provided by Grinnell College Men’s Soccer Team
Oct 29th – TBD
November Meals:
Nov 5 – Beef Stew, Rice, Vegetables, & Apple Crisp
*Provided by Habesha
Nov 12 – Chicken Parmesan Casserole, French Bread, Salad & Dessert
*Provided by Ahrens Foundation
Nov 19 – Loose Meat Sandwiches, Salad, Corn, & Dessert
*Provided by St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Nov 26- Thanksgiving (no meal)
*Thanksgiving Lunch Provided by St. John’s Lutheran Church
For more information on volunteering please contact Ryan @ solomonr@grinnell.edu,
or Delphina @ delbaumann@gmail.com.