We serve a free community meal every Sunday from 4 to 6 pm in Walker House at 724 Walnut Street in Murphysboro Illinois. A team of 18 volunteers serve home-cooked food to guests at their table on porcelain plates with stainless tableware. We focus on making our guests feel welcome, comfortable, and appreciated.
Guests enjoy being served by friendly volunteers and dining with their neighbors in surroundings that celebrate the history and diversity of Murphysboro. Volunteers appreciate the opportunity to serve others in a comfortable setting and familiar routine.
During our year ended June 30, 2024, we served 5,646 meals to more than 450 different people at an average of 111 guests per week. Four of every five guests live on incomes below the Federal poverty level, one of every five are under the age of 18, and one of every four are members of our minority community.
Everyone is welcome and nobody leaves hungry
MENU FOR SUNDAY October 6
(updated every Thursday)
Beef Stroganoff
Green Beans
Garden Salad
Hawaiian Rolls
Dessert
Choice of Beverage
We serve a fundraising meal every Monday in Walker House at 724 Walnut Street in Murphysboro Illinois. Guests dine in-house during either our first seating from 5:00 to 6:00 pm or our second seating from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. You can also pick up meals-to-go between 5:30 and 6:30 pm.
We suggest a donation to cover cost of meals of at least $12 per person for in-house diners and at least $15 each for take-out meals. We encourage patrons to PAY IT FORWARD by making a larger contribution that helps us provide free community meals every Sunday.
We named this event to honor Jessie Wall Daniel (1899-1986) who was always willing to help people in need. Jessie lived in the house at 724 Walnut Street with her family most of her life. She continued the tradition of community outreach started by her mother Mary Alexander Wall (1869-1944).
Call 618-534-5065 for reservations or meals-to-go
MENU FOR MONDAY October 7
(updated every Thursday)
Dinner Salad
Bacon Wrapped Beef Loin
Mac and Cheese
Squash Medley
724 Rolls
Monster Cookie
Choice of Beverage
