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Provide a Wednesday Night Youth Meal at Immanuel Lutheran Church
Wednesday Night Youth Meals are an important part of Immanuel’s ministry to kids in our church, school, and neighborhood. Dozens of youth come each week through the year to enjoy a variety of kid-friendly menus, and stick around to be fed by God’s Word. Pray about it, and decide how you’d like to help provide good food for this ministry.
What You’ll Do
If you sign up to cook, you’ll provide a simple, kid-friendly meal and a dessert for about 25 students. Drinks, ice, cups, napkins, tableware, and plates are all provided — you just bring the food and dessert. The meal is served at 6:00 pm (youth gather at 5:45), and you’re welcome to arrive as early as 5:00 to set up. Providers usually serve the meal as youth come through the line, and some of the youth love to help serve too. Afterward, please wipe down the tables, tidy the kitchen, and take home or find a home for any leftovers. Two families often team up to share one meal — the first picks the menu, and the second joins in.
The school kitchen is fully equipped — stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave, ice machine, pots and pans, and more. Cooking at home? You’re welcome to borrow crock pots or roasters, or cook on site in the youth center or school kitchen — just reach out to Jason Glaskey to arrange it.
“I was hungry and you gave me food.”
Matthew 25:35 (ESV)
Sign Up or Sponsor Below
Pick an open Wednesday below to cook, or sponsor a week’s meal for $100. You’ll get a confirmation right away and a friendly reminder before your date.
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Menu Ideas
Not sure what to make? Browse these kid-tested menus for inspiration — each one lists a simple shopping list and a rough cost, and you can download the full printable shopping guide.
See you at our next Wednesday Youth Night! Thank you SO MUCH for being a Youth Meal Partner.
Prefer to Just Give?
You don’t have to sign up for a week to support our youth. Give any amount to Immanuel’s youth ministry through Givelify (choose the “Youth” envelope), or drop a check in the offering plate with “Youth Meal” in the memo.
Prefer a check? Drop it in the offering plate with “Youth Meal” in the memo.
Wednesday Night Youth Meals: FAQ
How many students should I plan for?
Plan for about 25 students in grades 5–12. Some weeks draw 30 or more, so it’s good to prepare a little extra.
What time is the meal?
The meal is served at 6:00 pm and youth gather at 5:45. You’re welcome to arrive as early as 5:00 to set up.
What does the church provide?
Drinks, ice, cups, plates, and all paper products are provided — including drink mixes like Kool-Aid and Country Time lemonade stocked at the youth center — and two griddles are on site. You just bring the meal and a dessert.
Can I sponsor instead of cooking?
Yes! You can sponsor a week’s meal for $100 right in the sign-up above — give securely through Givelify (choose the “Youth” envelope), or drop a check in the offering plate with “Youth Meal” in the memo.
Where can I cook?
Cook at home (borrow crock pots or roasters if you like) or on site in the youth center or the fully equipped school kitchen. Just reach out to Jason Glaskey to arrange kitchen use.