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:

2025 Hunger Relief Program Highlights

We had another busy and successful year for the Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach Hunger Relief Program! In 2025, we served 103,915 prepared meals and received 99,872 pounds of donated food, which helped provide an additional 149,806 meals. Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication in serving our guests—this impact would not be possible without you.

Lost and Found

It’s time to clean out our lost and found! We have accumulated several items left behind by kitchen teams, including glasses, travel mugs, and other personal belongings. All unclaimed items will be discarded at the end of the month. Please take a look next time you are in and see if any of these items may belong to you!

We also have several jackets that have been left in the volunteer closet. The next time you volunteer, please take a moment to check and see if one of them belongs to you.

Kitchen Pantry Update

The kitchen pantry is currently stocked with fruits, vegetables, and canned chicken. If you need items reserved, please reach out to the kitchen staff. As a reminder, we must continue to provide at least one fresh fruit or vegetable with each meal.

Ground Beef Supply Update

We are currently low on ground beef and are actively working to identify a distributor that can provide larger quantities, rather than purchasing through Sam’s or other box stores. If you have any suggestions or contacts, let us know!

Open 2026 Meal Dates

We have several recurring openings for meal teams in 2026. Take a look at the list below and let us know if any of these dates interest you!

Lunch Dates:

2nd Friday of June, July, and August

3rd Wednesday of all months

3rd Sunday of May and September

4th Monday of all months

Dinner Dates:

1st Friday of March, May, July, September, and November

1st Sunday of March, May, July, September, and November

2nd Tuesday of March, May, July, September, and November

2nd Wednesday of March, May, July, September, and November

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.

Here’s to an amazing 2026!
Victoria O’Neil
Director of Hunger Relief & Volunteerism
📧 victoria.oneil@mtko.org
📞 402-817-0623