About Us

Lunch.  It’s something many of us take for granted. But there are many in our community who put in a full day of manual labor without the benefit of a noon meal. Lunch Is Served, Inc is a nonprofit with the unique mission of delivering simple sack lunches for working men and women who are attempting to break the chains of poverty and hunger.

Recent documentation provided by day labor sources in this city and The Banquet confirms that more than eighty percent of adults in Sioux Falls identified as “poor” according to income guidelines are gainfully employed. Although they earn an income, their paychecks, regardless of the employee’s race, age, or sex, are committed toward meeting basic living expenses like rent, utilities, etc. For these individuals and their families, food becomes a luxury.

The offering of brown bag lunches to day laborers represents more than simple nutrition. Each lunch bag symbolizes a serving of community encouragement and support created by volunteers and donations.

Executive Committee:

Lynn Pudwill, President
Mark Schmitt, Vice President
John Borgmann, Treasurer
Robert Whitmore, Secretary

Board Members:

Kay Torney
Dave Otteman
Kenneth Versteeg
Liz Teel
Allen Herboldt
Anne Ebertowski
Christian Begeman
Wendy Giebink
Tom Weerheim
Betty Coffey

People we've helped

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