Bring & Serve Lunch Weekdays at Day Shelter

The Women’s Center relies on the support and generosity of our community to provide weekday Lunch for our Day Shelter guests. Please note that all meals must be prepared off-site and brought to the center "ready to go."

Age requirements: Children under 13 years old are not allowed to serve meals onsite. Volunteers 13-15 years old must be accompanied by a parent when coming onsite to serve a meal. Volunteers 16-18 years old may serve without a parent. In addition, ALL volunteers under 18 years old must submit the required volunteer waivers and have a parent sign the waivers as well. 

⚠️ Critical Requirements

• Off-Site Preparation: All meals must be prepared prior to delivery. We have no full kitchen in our facility.
• Ready to Eat: Food should arrive fully cooked and ready for immediate consumption. We allow the use of crockpots and we have microwaves onsite, if needed.
• Serving: Volunteers are asked to bring AND serve the lunch, if possible. Please send notification if serving is not possible so we can make sure to have staff available to help. (Note that single-serve meals - i.e. bagged sandwich lunches, pizza - can be dropped off or delivered and do not have to be served.)
• Timing: Please arrive at 11 AM to set-up the meal. Check in with the receptionist upon arrival. Lunch is served from 11:30AM-12:30 PM.
• Volume: Please prepare a full meal for 100 women. (Note that Leftovers are packaged as to-go meals for women for evening meals as they leave the Day Shelter.)

Menu & Supply Suggestions

• Food: Taco meal, Spaghetti or lasagna with garlic bread, chili and corn bread or chips/salsa, casseroles with vegetable or salad, fried chicken and fixings, bagged lunch (sandwich, chips, cookies, drink, etc), pasta dishes and salad.
• Beverages: Individual drinks (i.e. water, soda, juice) are greatly appreciated.
• Supplies: If you are able, providing paper plates, cups, bowls, and plastic cutlery helps tremendously! 
  

Commitment & Cancellations

Our guests depend on these meals for their recovery. It is vital that all commitments to provide a meal are honored. If you are uncertain about your availability, please refrain from signing up until you are certain.

• Notice: We appreciate at least 48 hours' notice in the event of cancellation.
• For less than 48 hours cancellation, notify by Call or Text: (984) 383-6071.
• Questions? Contact Amy Covington, Community Outreach Coordinator, at amy.covington@wcwc.org.