Christ's Table is a nonprofit organization based in Zanesville, Ohio, dedicated to addressing hunger by providing free hot meals to individuals in need. Established originally as a soup kitchen by St. John's Lutheran Church in 1986, the initiative began by serving free lunches in the church basement. Recognizing the growing demand for their services, the nonprofit Christ's Table was formally established and operated at the church from 1986 until 1991. In 1991, Christ's Table purchased a dedicated building to expand its capacity and has continued to grow its outreach since then[1].

The organization operates a hot meal program that serves free nutritious meals six days a week, Monday through Saturday, and also opens on the second and third Sundays of each month. By the end of September in a recent year, Christ's Table had served nearly 72,000 meals, reflecting an increase in demand and community impact[1]. The majority of their clientele include homeless individuals and those facing economic hardships, often having to choose between food and other essential expenses[1].

Volunteers form an essential part of Christ's Table’s operations. The organization actively recruits volunteer delivery drivers who donate their time and resources to deliver meals to homebound recipients within the Zanesville city limits. These recipients are typically unable to travel to the dining site due to medical reasons. Volunteer roles also include meal preparation assistance, stocking, sorting, and baking homemade goods such as cookies and brownies to supplement meal offerings[2].

Christ's Table maintains a strong connection to community support, encouraging donations and volunteer involvement to sustain and expand their free meal service program. Contributions directly support the provision of hot meals for the hungry in the local community. The organization accepts donations through multiple channels, including methods that do not incur fees, maximizing the benefit to those served[1][2].

Overall, Christ's Table stands as a vital community resource rooted in faith-inspired service, committed to turning conviction into action by addressing food insecurity in Zanesville, Ohio[1][2][4].

[1] https://christstable.org [2] https://christstable.org/donate-volunteer [3] https://christstable.today [4] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/31-1192885 [5] https://www.atchriststable.org