Since 1982  Uncle Food’s Diner has offered free weekly community meals in Ashland for the homeless and economically disadvantaged. Each Tuesday, a team of volunteers — kids, elders, and everyone in-between — join our coordinator  to cook a nutritious  meal with vegan options for up to 90 community members. The meal provides a friendly space for guests and volunteers to interface and create a more deeply connected community.

Peace House is building a long-term infrastructure to challenge systems that perpetuate social and economic injustice by coordinating self-sustaining programs to address these issues.

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Time and location

1st United Methodist Church, 175 North Main Street, Ashland

Every Tuesday, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Tasty Tuesdays, served every first and third Tuesday, hosts children and their parents in a special area which offers families an opportunity to share a family style meal together. 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Contact: Maren,  Coordinator, ufd@peacehouse.net

How You Can Help Uncle Food’s Diner

The following items would be greatly appreciated. Peace House can give you a receipt for tax purposes.

Kitchen Items

• Sharp kitchen knives for prep
• Hotel serving pans
• Empty plastic containers for takeout
• Kitchen shears
• Carrot peeler (new)
• Can opener (hand-held)
• Tongs
• Plastic cutting boards
• Cuisinart
• Highchairs
• Kids’ art supplies and drawing paper
• Napkins
• Rubbermaid storage boxes (please inquire)
• Baggies-small and larger size Ziploc
• Toiletries and feminine products (trial or small sizes)

Food

• Coffee (ground)
• Baked goods (leftovers from sheet cakes always welcome!)
• Meat-beef, chicken or cooked turkey
• Party platters/appetizers-as long as they’re still reasonably fresh!
• Nuts
• Dry dog kibble, biscuits, and chewies for our clients’ pups

During Winter

We can often use such items as blankets, coats (especially warm men’s parkas), gloves, thermal underwear, sleeping bags, and other camping gear. Please contact us before donating to let us know what you have.

How to Donate

The easiest way to donate is to simply stop by Wesley Hall any Tuesday between 1:30 and 6pm.  If this time is inconvenient, please call  Peace House 541 482-9625 or email contact below to make arrangements. (Before bringing clothing or large donations, please call or email in advance.)

Contact: Maren, Coordinator, ufd@peacehouse.net