The St Francis House: An Ecumenical Ministry
Moving People from
Homelessness to Hope!
ST. Francis House
Volunteer Meal Serving
Packet
Includes:
Volunteer
Information Sheet (please complete)
Meal serving guide
The
History of the St. Francis House
St Francis House ●
Phone 605-334-3879, Fax 605-575-3999
Email: stfrancishouse@midconetwork.com WEB: www.stfrancishouse.com
The St Francis House: An Ecumenical Ministry
Moving People from
Homelessness to Hope!
The History of
the St. Francis House
The
St. Francis House is a homeless shelter in
The
St. Francis House opened its doors to serve the homeless on March 15,
1987. Bishop Paul Dudley of the Catholic
Church provided the building, which is now owned by the Catholic Diocese of
Sioux Falls, and Pastor David Holm of the
Now, 18 years later, the St. Francis
House still stands strong. This ministry
for the homeless holds a “hands up” approach rather than a “hand out.” The main shelter at 1301
The
St. Francis House continues its mission of moving people from homelessness to
hope, and in 2002, the programs expanded to include a family duplex. The duplex, located next to the main shelter,
houses two families at a time. The goal
is for each family to keep their children in school and to find work and
low-income housing in a two-week period of time.
The
challenges the homeless face are great, but the St. Francis House is a place
where homeless individuals can find not only shelter and meals but also
encouragement during rough times. Various organizations and individuals
throughout
Our
Mission statement: “
St. Francis House,
1301 East Austin,
605-334-3879, Fax: 605-575-3999,
Email: stfrancishouse@midconetwork.com, Website: www.stfrancishouse.com
St Francis House Serving Meal Guide
Note: Most times the volunteers will serve the meal, prepare next days sack lunches, wash dishes, and clean up
the kitchen area when through. Please see staff person if you cannot do some of these, or have any
questions. We want your serving experience to be enjoyable.
Before Dinner:
Put fresh water in water jug.
Wipe off coffee pot and milk area. Refill sugar
(if needed). Fill green tray with coffee cups.
Wipe off dining area tables (if needed).
Please check the refrigerators and use small
quantity leftovers available as part of dinner.
When bringing in items such as condiments: be sure
to check the refrigerators. Please use up what
is there before opening any
new items.
House Guests will line up for prayer at 6:20 and will be served at 6:30pm (sharp).
Prayer before meal may be said by a Volunteer if
desired. (Otherwise, Staff Person)
Serving Meal:
Set out china plates, drinking cups, bowls, as
needed. Please throw
away cracked dinnerware.
Meal is served Buffet Style. (It is a good idea to
dish up the main course and anything else that
needs to be portioned out, so
everyone receives his or her share). If any food is left, offer seconds.
Toward the end of the meal the residents will bring
their dirty dishes and place in the large gray
washtub. This tub should be emptied
occasionally and washing of dishes started.
Dishwashers may be used if desired. Please load
dishwashers properly (if using). Please wash
all pots and pans and trays by
hand.
Sack
Lunches: (for next work day)
(optional. A resident will do this if you do not wish to!)
Check with staff person as to how many lunches are
needed. (Usually 25)
Check refrigerator for leftover lunches; check to
see that they are made with items on lunch list
(posted in kitchen). Please
include a napkin. Use a paper towel if none are available.
Make up snack and cookie bags for lunches. (See
lunch snack drawer)
Bread for sandwiches is located at the west end of
the kitchen. Cold meat, cheese, butter, and mayo
are in the refrigerator. Lunch sacks, and plastic sandwich bags are in the drawers.
We thank you for serving at the St. Francis House…it’s people like you that make a
positive difference in our
lives. “For it is in giving that we receive”.
Volunteer Meal Information Sheet
Please complete after meal and give to staff
person before you leave.
(If you have served a meal in the past 90 days, name
and feedback only are needed)
Today’s Date: ___/___/____ (date meal served)
Name of Primary Volunteer: ______________________________________________________________________
Address:
Home Phone #: __________________ Work #: _____________________ Cell Phone #: ______________________
Group Name/Church/Organization: _________________________________________________________________
Is this your first experience serving at the St. Francis House? (Y or N) _________
How did you hear about the St. Francis House? _______________________________________________________
The number of people in your Group or Organization (serving meal)? _________
Would your Group like a short tour of our Facility? (Y or N) _________
What are you serving for the meal? ________________________________________________________________
Which
meal plan did you serve? Please choose one:
Served ST Francis House Food and left a donation? _______
Brought own food and prepared it here? _______
Brought a
fully prepared meal and served it? ______
Brought a
fully prepared meal and did not serve it? _____
Feedback
Your
comments, or suggestions, complaints. (Ways we can
improve)
___________________________________________________________________________
Thank
you for serving at the St. Francis House. “For it is giving that we receive”