News : Local churches are calling for volunteers to help staff summer lunch program

The Vinton Area Ministerial Association, on behalf of the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District summer lunch program is calling for volunteers! Starting June 3rdon Monday through Friday, volunteers are needed at Tilford Elementary and Shellsburg Elementary from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Those who volunteer will be taking part in a program that invites all children to a free lunch Monday through Friday. Lunch only costs $3 for adults who come with kids! All children are welcome, even if they do not attend VSCSD schools during the school year!

All kinds of tasks need doing, so don't worry if you can't lift a giant soup pot! Volunteers will work greeting children, helping them get their food and doing some light clean up afterward!

All volunteers need a school background check and training is provided. Call Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 319-472-3784 to sign up or sign up online at https://tinyurl.com/vamasummermeals. If you sign up online, we will reach out to you for background check information and training opportunities.