Volunteers are the backbone of Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach. Whether it is purchasing ingredients, preparing food, serving a meal, helping at the reception desk, working in the garden, or hosting a donation drive or special event-- we appreciate your investment of time and resources and want to assist you in any way we can. Here are the latest updates:

Menu Planning Update
In the kitchen, we have protein available for meal teams, including up to 20 pounds of ground beef per team, along with chicken breast and thighs. Please contact Jillian or Anthony to reserve what you need. And a favorite is back—Crumbl Cookie donations are available again! Be sure to check with us for availability when planning your meal.

A Quick Spring Clean Reminder
As part of spring cleaning, we’ve noticed quite a few jackets left behind in the volunteer closet. The next time you’re in, take a moment to check for any items you may have forgotten.

Bingo
We are seeking an ongoing volunteer to host Bingo on the fourth Friday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30pm. We provide everything needed.

Open Meal Dates
We still have several upcoming dates available for teams to serve meals:

May

• May 25, 28, 31 (lunch)

June

• June 11, 12, 22, 29 (lunch)

July

• July 3 (dinner)

• July 5 (lunch & dinner)

• July 8 (dinner)

• July 9, 10, 14, 23, 27 (lunch)

• July 19 (dinner)

If your group is looking for a way to get involved, this is a great opportunity to make a direct impact.

Ways to Serve a Meal
There are several flexible options for teams interested in serving:

• Provide, Prepare & Serve: Teams purchase ingredients, prepare the meal, and serve it. This option helps reduce food costs, allowing more resources to go toward housing and case management services.

• Pay & Serve: Teams make a $300 donation to cover food costs, and staff prepare the meal while volunteers serve.

• Sides & Serve: Teams provide side dishes while staff prepare the main entrée, helping share the cost of the meal.

Garden Volunteer
We are also currently looking for garden volunteers to help care for our outdoor spaces. If you’re interested, please sign up at mtko.org/volunteer. Thank you for your dedication to bringing bold hope to our community!

Volunteer Reminders
Please remember that all new team members must sign a waiver of liability before volunteering. The forms are located on the prep table next to the office supply holder, on the top shelf.

Thank you for helping us keep everything up to date and ensuring a smooth experience for everyone who serves.

Save the Date for Huskers Helping the Homeless!

The 30th annual Huskers Helping the Homeless is officially scheduled for October 10! Mark your calendars now and keep your eyes peeled for more information to come.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Anthony or me with any questions or concerns. Thank you for all that you do to support our guests and our mission.

Victoria O’Neil
Director of Hunger Relief & Volunteerism
📧 victoria.oneil@mtko.org
📞 402-817-0623