Love Lunches

Love Lunches is an alliance of several Ankeny Churches that feed Ankeny children and their families, who may need a healthy lunch or the fellowship of a group. Our Ladies Immaculate Heart is part of the West side group that serves lunches at Sunset Park on 1320 SW Third St.  Love Lunches is supported solely  by church donations.

To help make sure children and their families are receiving a nutritious lunch when school is not in session. “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much.” Luke 12:48

Volunteers need to be available during summer months, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.  Times are dependent on how you want to help.  You can sign up for 1 day at a time, or as many days as you are available.

Volunteers can help:

o   prepare food at Ankeny First United Methodist Church from 9:00 am – 11:00 am

o   set up, serve and clean up at Sunset Park from 11:00 – 12:30

o   Deliver meals and equipment to and from Ankeny First United Methodist Church and Sunset Park.  Delivery 11:00 Return 12:30  Large car or SUV required

o   Teen Volunteers may earn Silver Cord or Confirmation hours by helping set up, serve and clean up lunches at Sunset Park. 11:000 – 12:30

Monetary, gift cards to grocery stores and food donations are also accepted. 

To get involved contact:

Natalie Francis   515-494-6913

Mary Woolever 515-720-1656

Look for an announcement in bulletin or on website to use the Sign Up Genius to volunteer.