Meal Ministries at Barnabas

Meeting a need

As our work and service continues at Barnabas Community, our staff of volunteers noticed a pattern that was happening at the end of each month. People were hungry. For many of our guests at Barnabas, hunger is a real issue. Guests often come into the Barnabas Community Center depending upon the cookies and treats provided to be a meal for that time of the day. Many guests rely upon the help of SNAP and our Sunday food distribution through Foodnet. Even with the help of these programs, the end of the month is a struggle for many to make ends meet.

Serving a meal at Barnabas

Out of this need was born the idea to host a meal at Barnabas Community on the last Thursday night of the month. The Barnabas Store & Community Center are already open and guests know about our services typically offered this night. Why not offer a free, healthy meal to complement our services and meet an unfulfilled need?

Nebraska Synod One Another grant

Through our greater church relationships, Barnabas Community and Sheridan received a $1,000 grant to kickstart this meal ministry. Thanks to our Nebraska Synod and ELCA partnerships that are helping us launch this new ministry to fight hunger in our community of Lincoln! We need your support to continue this ministry for the long haul. If you would like to support this ministry, please make checks payable to Sheridan Lutheran Church, Memo: Barnabas Meal.