Nourishment Program - Judi's House

In times of loss, a shared meal can be a profound source of comfort and connection. At Judi’s House/JAG Institute, the power of food brings families together as they navigate the difficult path of grief.

Our nourishment program offers a meaningful opportunity to serve our community. By offering a warm meal before group therapy sessions, we offer a space for families to gather, support one another, and find solace in shared experiences. The program eliminates one barrier to care by offering caregivers peace of mind in knowing a nourishing dinner awaits them.

Nourishment Volunteer Opportunities:

Sous for a Day

Mondays | 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Be a Sous for a Day in Bob’s Griese Spoon and help Chef Jackie with ingredient and meal preparation for the week.
Previous commercial kitchen experience is not required.

Sweet Treat Volunteers

Tuesdays – Thursdays | 12 – 2 p.m.
Come to Judi’s House to prepare your favorite sweet treat for our families. These treats will be shared with families to enjoy each night after grief group.
You can pick your favorite recipe for a hand-held sweet treat (cookies, tarts, brownies, bars, etc.), bring ingredients, and make them on-site in our kitchen.

Dinner Service Volunteers

Mondays – Thursdays | 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Help out during Judi’s House dinner service by setting up, serving the meal that is provided, and cleaning up after the meal.
It is important that volunteers arrive ready and on time at 5 p.m. If you are a new volunteer, please consider arriving at Judi’s House 15 minutes early (4:45 p.m.).
Families will come for dinner between 5:30 – 6 p.m. While we are typically done cleaning by 6:30 p.m., we do ask that all volunteers stay to help until all clean-up tasks are completed.

Meal Providers

Mondays – Thursdays
It takes a village to feed our families, so we are always looking for support with providing our evening meals. Please consider contributing to our Nourishment program in one of the following ways:
- Cater a meal of your choice from your favorite restaurant or store.
- Donate to underwrite the cost of one of our meals.
Email volunteers@judishouse.org to coordinate your meal donation today.

Requirements for Volunteering

Must be at least 11 years of age
Must complete a background check through Sterling Volunteers
All minors must volunteer with a background checked adult
Must complete volunteer waivers
Must watch volunteer training videos:
- Dinner Service Orientation Video – YouTube
- Kitchen Volunteer Orientation Video – YouTube

Ready to become part of our Nourishment Program? Fill out the interest form below!

Volunteer Interest Form

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Nourishment Provider

We are thankful for Nourishment Providers who support Judi’s House families with a pre-group meal. This program allows families to focus on their grief journey without the worry of preparing a meal for the evening. This spring, there will be 3 main options for volunteering with our Nourishment Program. *If you or your group are unable to stay to serve the meal you have purchased or prepared, Judi’s House will schedule additional Kitchen Volunteers to serve. Options to serve only are also available on a less frequent basis when meal providers purchase or prepare a meal, but do not serve.

I am interested in purchasing and serving a catered meal. (4:30-6:30 p.m. Up to 6 people, at least 13 years of age.)

I am interested in purchasing ingredients, preparing, and serving a meal cooked in Judi’s House’s commercial kitchen with our Kitchen Manager. (3:30-6:30 p.m. Up to 6 people, at least 13 years of age)

I am interested in serving a meal coordinated by Judi’s House and making a donation to offset the cost of the ingredients/catered meal. (5:15-6:30 p.m. Up to 3 people, at least 13 years of age)

I am ONLY interested in purchasing and/or preparing a meal, not serving.

I am ONLY interested in serving a meal.

February Availability

Our spring quarter will begin on Monday, 2/27. While we hope to have a Kitchen Manager onboarded this spring, we are still finalizing details for Nourishment Providers and will need to ensure we have support during the first week(s) of spring quarter. Please indicate below if you are available to be a Nourishment Provider during the first week of spring quarter.

I am available and would like to be a Nourishment Provider Monday 2/27

I am available and would like to be a Nourishment ProviderTuesday 2/28

I am available and would like to be a Nourishment Provider Wednesday 3/1

I am available and would like to be a Nourishment Provider Thursday 3/2

Please indicate below if there are specific days (Mon-Thurs) or upcoming dates in the year that you would like to volunteer.

This information will help our Volunteer Coordinator and Kitchen Manager understand interest and availability so we can best coordinate our Nourishment Program in 2023. We will do our best to accommodate and schedule specific requests prior to sharing a link to sign up on your own.

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