Lake Lunches

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020 at 02:00 pm to Tue, 30 Dec, 2025 at 01:30 pm UTC-07:00

Lake Merritt United Methodist Church | Oakland

LMUMC Connectional Ministries
Publisher/HostLMUMC Connectional Ministries
Lake Lunches
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Are you looking to help out your community? Prepare and deliver lunches and hygiene kits to the unsheltered and hungry around Lake Merritt!
About this Event


Lake Lunches is a food ministry of . Serving over 300 lunches twice a week to the hungry and unsheltered no questions asked in the areas surrounding Lake Merritt. We also offer a selection of toiletries and warm clothing. Volunteers are needed to assist in preparing & packing lunches and walking the lake area nearby to distribute the meals. The lunches and toiletries are delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays using wagons pulled by volunteers. Our delivery route takes about an hour and is approximately 2 miles roundtrip. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. An experienced volunteer will guide you.

Mondays weekly - 2-4 pm: Lunch preparation, 15 volunteers needed

Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly - 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Lake Walk Lunch distribution, 5 volunteers needed

Tuesdays: 12:00-12:45 pm: Curbside Lunch distribution - 2 volunteers needed (Cantonese speaking helpful but not required)

Food resources are generously sourced through donations Food Recovery partnerships with local grocery stores and as an Agency Partner of Alameda County Community Food Bank and other community members. If you are a food vendor and want to discuss a food recovery partnership, please email [email protected].

Check out our other programs at

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More ways to help!

  • Donate to our food programs on a one-time or recurring basis.
  • Donate to Hygiene Kit Supply Drive
  • Stay tuned for the 10th Annual Lift Concert in spring of 2025
  • Become a food recovery partner.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, United States

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