# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lake Lunches
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 01 Jun, 2020 at 02:00 pm – Thu, 31 Dec, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Are you looking to help out your community? Prepare and deliver lunches and hygiene kits to the unsheltered and hungry around Lake Merritt!About this EventLake Lunches is a food ministry of . Serving over 300 lunches twice a week to the hungry and unsheltered no questions asked in the areas surrounding Lake Merritt. We also offer a selection of toiletries and warm clothing. Volunteers are needed to assist in preparing & packing lunches and walking the lake area nearby to distribute the meals. The lunches and toiletries are delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays using wagons pulled by volunteers. Our delivery route takes about an hour and is approximately 2 miles roundtrip. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. An experienced volunteer will guide you.Mondays weekly - 2-4 pm: Lunch preparation, 15 volunteers neededTuesdays and Thursdays weekly - 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Lake Walk Lunch distribution, 5 volunteers neededTuesdays: 12:00-12:45 pm: Curbside Lunch distribution - 2 volunteers needed (Cantonese speaking helpful but not required)Food resources are generously sourced through donations Food Recovery partnerships with local grocery stores and as an Agency Partner of Alameda County Community Food Bank and other community members. If you are a food vendor and want to discuss a food recovery partnership, please email liftconcertoakland@gmail.com.Check out our other programs at ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~More ways to help!Donate to our food programs on a one-time or recurring basis.Donate to Hygiene Kit Supply DriveStay tuned for the 10th Annual Lift Concert in spring of 2025Become a food recovery partner.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/lake-lunches/10000106536553700
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, concerts, music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 23 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakland
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
- **lat**: 37.7990646
- **long**: -122.2578559
- **full address**: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lake Lunches being held?
  - **A:** Lake Lunches takes place on Mon, 01 Jun, 2020 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 31 Dec, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lake Lunches?
  - **A:** Lake Lunches is organized by LMUMC Connectional Ministries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lake Lunches is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lake Lunches sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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