In 2006, trying to locate a friend on a Saturday evening, a compassionate couple began to notice the many people living under the bridges in the city. Promising a meal the following Saturday, spreading the word and collecting donations, a meal was served the next weekend and for several weeks to come. As cold weather set in the church opened its doors and set up tables in the lobby. Feed TC was born.
The church those people attended also had a very small pantry located on the lower floor of the building where those in need could obtain food items. As the need for food increased for the dinners and pantry the church began purchasing items from Feeding America and connected with the NW Food Coalition to help supply the needs. The pantry moved to the main floor and increased to two rooms.
As the pantry and dinners continued to grow there were many additional donations from the community and private donations. Today, Christ Church, through FEED TC, serves over 3,000 guests yearly at the Saturday evening community meal held at 5:30 pm each week. The pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 1pm and serves 8,500 guests yearly, and the need is growing. All in need of assistance are welcomed.
FeedTC operates a Food Pantry MWF at Christ Church.
Volunteers arrive 9:30 to set up lobby area, and inspect food left from previous day. We compost any food not acceptable to give out.
When the food truck arrives, we unload boxes and sort food into categories. This will be thoroughly explained when you volunteer.
Once the food has been sorted and is on designated tables, volunteers help monitor the amount of food taken and assists guests as needed.
The hours are 11-1 however start time is subject to change depending on when truck arrives.
At 1:00 we put all leftover food in cooler. Breads, potatoes and a few other items can be left out.
Tables and carts to be wiped down, lights out, doors locked.
FeedTC provides a hot meal every Saturday at 5:30.
Volunteers arrive at 4pm to prepare the meal, serve 5:30-6:15, then clean up.
We are usually out by 7pm.
There is a Team Captain who will assign tasks and make sure meal is ready at 5:30. They will also explain the process when you volunteer.
If you are interested in helping in either area please fill out the form below, and return to the church or email to Christ@christchurchtraversecity.com
