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 2023 we served over 5,000 meals to more than 400 different people at an average of 112 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 July 28, 2024
(updated every Thursday)
Mosticiolli
Green Beans
Dinner Salad
Garlic Bread
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 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 July 29, 2024
(updated every Thursday)
Dinner Salad
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Rosemary Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus
724 Rolls
Dessert
Choice of Beverage
Organizations donate $500 to sponsor Dinner on the House for one month.