Food
Food Fellowship
Anyone who is hungry is invited to the Immanuel Food Fellowship each Tuesday evening. Dinner is served at 5:00 pm, which consists of a well-balanced meal. We aim to serve Boise’s poor, homeless, food insecure, lonely, and as previously mentioned, anyone who is hungry! Each week volunteers come together to prepare the meals, serve the guests and clean up. Members and friends of Immanuel are often in the dinner crowd visiting and enjoying the company of all who gather to break bread.
We always welcome new volunteers to join us in this ministry. Not only does it make a difference in the lives of hungry people, but it also changes us as we see and welcome Christ in our neighbors.
Immanuel continues to be blessed by the generosity of our primary food donors: Idaho Foodbank, Starbucks, Texas Roadhouse, Insomnia Cookies and McDonald's. We are also blessed by our loyal and faithful volunteers who perform God's work for the most needy among us.
Click here to Volunteer for Food Fellowship or contact the Church Office at 208-344-3011 if you would like to volunteer in a different way to this ministry.
Click here to watch a video about Food Fellowship
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you have me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. . ." —Matthew 25:35Food
Feed My Lambs
Immanuel's Food of the Month collection box is located in the Narthex. Food collected is delivered to Boise State’s Campus Pantry. The pantry is committed to alleviating food insecurity on campus by providing all students with reliable access to nourishing food.
Feed My Lambs Monthly Collection Schedule:
(all unopened, unexpired and not homemade)
Always needed: Misc
Can Openers, Paper Towels, Grocery Bags (reusable, paper, plastic)
January
Allergen free foods- sunflower butter, alternative shelf stable milks, gluten-free pasta
February
Cereal, granola
March
Canned tuna and chicken
April
Canned Fruit packed in water, Dried fruit
May
Macaroni and Cheese boxes and cups
June
Seasonings: salt and pepper, sauces, condiments, taco powder
July
Peanut Butter and Jelly / Jam
August
Snacks: Granola Bars / Protein Bars/ Crackers / Chips / Pretzels/ Nuts / Trail Mix
September
Instant mashed potatoes, rice
October
Chili, Stew, Soup, Ravioli, cup o’ noodles
November
Beans (Black, Pinto, Garbanzo, Refried)
December
Pasta Sauce (Alfredo, Marinara, etc.), pasta
Food
Thanksgiving Food Boxes
We participate with other faith based organizations through St. Vincent DePaul to provide families in our community with a food box for a wholesome Thanksgiving dinner.
Specific details will be provided in the weekly newsletter. Keep your eye out for these details or contact the Church Office for more information as to how you can help.
Clothing / Shelter
Hand in Hand Clothing Room
As a partner to our Food Fellowship, Immanuel added to this mission the Hand In Hand Clothing Room. A box in the Narthex is used to collect donated personal care items such as soap, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, nail clippers, combs, razors, washcloths, and hand towels.
Volunteers sort and package items in zip lock bags for individuals. There is always a need for these items and our members have been most generous in supplying them.
Clothing / Shelter
Quilt and Comfort Ministry
Quilters meet Thursday mornings at 9:30am to share their love for quilting and God. The quilters are encouraging and welcoming of new members and will teach you the needed skills. No sewing experience is necessary.
Each year, the quilters complete over 100 quilts to be sent to Lutheran World Relief, given locally to those in need, and for any senior students graduating. Beautiful prayer shawls, baby blankets and lap quilts are also provided by our team to those in need within our congregation.
Contact the Church Office at to join.
