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Dinner Bell Menu for April 13th, 2022
We serve our Easter Meal with Clayton Homes as the Community Partner. Clayton Homes also donated the hams that are the main course for our meal!!! A great big “Thank you” to Clayton Homes for its generosity!!!
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesfay.
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Glazed Ham Slices
Brunch Egg Casserole
Vegetable Salad (a down Memory Lane recipe of Laura Jones’s)
Squash and Shoepeg Corn Casserole (this is an old recipe from my family)
Yeast Rolls
Carrot Cake
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC is still in our midst!!! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED and BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for April 6th, 2022
The City National Bank is again a Community Partner for Dinner Bell. Their generosity is deeply appreciated.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Chocolate Cherry Cake
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED!
WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for March 30, 2022
Mary and John Heilman are the Community Partners for this meal. A great big “thank you” for their support of The Dinner Bell Ministry.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus at 11:00 on Wednesday.
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Super Lasagna
Honey Roasted Carrots
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Southern Pecan Praline Sheet Cake
BE CAREFUL THE PANDEMIC iS STILL IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for March 23, 2022
Diversified Storage is a repeat Community Partner with the Dinner Bell Ministry. For the continued support of management and employees of Diversified Storage we at Dinner Bell are extremely grateful.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts
Wild and Longgrain Rice with Sauteed Mushrooms
Bacon Infused Green Beans
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Assorted Girl Scout Cookies donated by Troup 80 of Sulphur Springs
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for March 16, 2022
The Cross Country Cowboy Church is a repeat Community Partner. For that church’s continued support of the Dinner Bell Ministry we at Dinner Bell are extremely grateful.
Grab and Go with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Peach Barbecued Chicken Thighs
Mexican Hominy
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Lemon Cake To Die For
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Supply Chain Interruptions Pose Challenge for Local Organization
The Dinner Bell has had some trouble finding certain ingredients needed to cook their weekly community meal. Director Judy Gilreath has widened her search for staples like chicken thighs, squash, and dough.
“I try to keep costs down, and do the shopping here in Sulphur Springs, but lately I had to order from [online retailer]”, said Gilreath. “These recipes are scaled up for 200 servings, and you just cant substitute any old thing when you are out of it. Who would guess you wouldn’t be able to find peach flavored gelatin desert, and not sugar free?”
Hundreds of people count on the weekly meal. Over the decade Dinner Bell has operated, the menus and recipes have been continuously honed. A balance between ease, value, volume, and availability is tested each week. Other factors to consider include will the food transport well and of course will people like it.
This week’s menu included baked spaghetti and squash casserole, faithfully made by an all volunteer team.
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for March 9, 2022
The Messengers Sunday School Class of The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs is the Community Partner for March 9, 2022. The continued support of this class is greatly appreciated.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Squash Casserole
Garden Salad
Garlic Buttered French Bread Slices
Peach Cobbler Crisp
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for March 2, 2022
The First Presbyterian Church is the Community Partner for this week’s meal. It is always a joy to be joined by a fellow Christian Community to feed those in need of a substantial menu offering. The continued support of the First Presbyterian Church is greatly appreciated and has continued for many years.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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King Ranch Chicken
Seasoned Black Beans
Mexican Corn Salad
Tortillas Chips
Sopapilla Cheesecake
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for February 23, 2022
A very loyal supporter of the Dinner Bell Ministry, Christus Mother Frances Hospital, is the Community Partner for this meal. For the continued support of this organization Dinner Bell is extremely grateful.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Red Beans and Rice
Fried Cabbage
Garden Salad
Cornbread Muffins
Bread Pudding
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for February 16, 2022
A special thank you to this week’s Community Partner who wishes to remain Anonymous. That person has been a loyal supporter of The Dinner Bell Ministry over many years.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole
Glazed Carrots
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Chocolate Cherry Cake
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
