The Saturday Noon Meals (SNM) program exists to serve our neighbors with compassion, dignity, and respect by offering a warm, nutritious meal to anyone in need — no questions asked.
For 31 years, SNM has reflected Christ United Methodist Church’s commitment to community care and radical hospitality. We believe that a shared meal does more than feed the body — it nourishes the spirit, builds connection, and reminds each person who walks through our doors that they are seen, valued, and loved.
Since 1994, the program has been sustained by dedicated volunteers from CUMC, local churches, families, and community partners who show up with open hearts and steady hands. Their time, generosity, and presence uplift our neighbors each week, strengthening the fabric of our community one meal at a time. Every plate served is the result of people working together — preparing food, donating supplies, welcoming guests, and offering kindness without condition.
We are grateful for our community partners who help make this work possible:
Channel One | Community Food Response | People’s Food Co-op | Red Lobster | Salvation Army | Hy-Vee | Sargent’s North Garden Center | Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center | Farmacy Community Garden | Thrive Child Care
If you would like to volunteer, donate, or support the Saturday Noon Meals program, please contact the Christ United Methodist Church office at CUMCfrontdesk@cumethodist.com or 507-289-4019. Your support helps ensure that everyone in our community has a place to feel welcomed, nourished, and valued.