Parishioner Marsha Crabtree checks each packed lunch to ensure every guest receives the same meal during Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Crabtree said she has volunteered with the program for seven years. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
Gallery: Free lunch and full hearts at Christ Episcopal Church
Every Wednesday, volunteers and lay-led members of the “Wednesday Lunch Ministry” affiliated with Christ Episcopal Church provide free lunches to community members. According to the church’s website, their mission is to “… provide a scratch-cooked, healthy and delicious meal…” to the community. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Talisman website photographer Kayden Mulrooney ventured to the church to capture the hard work that goes into these free lunches.
A parishioner removes pulled pork sandwiches from a warmer during Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Parishioners Carol Barry (left) and Leeann Morrison (right) prepare pulled pork sandwiches for Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distrbution in the church kitchen on Wednesday, Oct. 15. “We serve anybody who’s hungry,” Barry said. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Parishioner Carol Barry prepares pulled pork sandwiches for Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distribution in the church kitchen on Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Parishioner Marsha Crabtree checks each packed lunch to ensure every guest receives the same meal during Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Crabtree said she has volunteered with the program for seven years. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Parishioners complete final checks on packed lunches to ensure every guest receives the same meal during Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Parishioners pray in the church kitchen before opening the doors to guests during Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Guests line up outside Christ Episcopal Church for their weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)Anna Geary helps a guest during Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Geary said she is not a regular parishioner but enjoys giving her time to the community. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
Anna Geary hands out water bottles to guests during Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Geary said she is usually stationed at the end of the serving line to send guests on their way with water. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
Volunteer Anna Geary ties on her apron in the kitchen at Christ Episcopal Church during the church’s weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
Guests receive meals during Christ Episcopal Church’s weekly free lunch distribution on Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Kayden Mulrooney)
