Cooking meals at MUUC for Bread of Life

Note all dates are either 5th Thursdays or alternate Fridays

2026
Thursday October 29
Thursday December 31

2027
Friday February ?(TBA)
Thursday April 29
Friday June or August ? (TBA)
Thursday September 30
Friday October or November ? (TBA)
Thursday December 30

Bread of Life is a faith-based ministry, serving the communities north of Boston by feeding the hungry, homeless, needy and isolated; offering spiritual nurture, support, and hospitality; promoting greater peace and justice by addressing broader issues of hunger, poverty, and need; and conducting their work in a spirit of respect and nonviolence.

Melrose UU Church prepares over 50 meals 8 times a year. Coordinator is Martha B. Please contact her with any questions.

What Volunteers can help with:

• Shopping is typically done the day before.
• All preparation and cooking will be done at the MUUC kitchen the day of the meal (usually about 1:30 – 3:00) and
• COOKIE BAKERS are welcome to drop off desserts the day of or the night before in the downstairs kitchen
• Food is then transported to the Bread of Life building in Malden where, with the help of Bread of a life staff, it is served (from 4:00 – 6:00}.

In February 2021, a special meeting of the church was held to discuss options for the surplus in that year’s budget. The church voted to donate $33,900 to Bread of Life. On March 4, 2021 Rev. Susanne Intriligator and Dan G., Board President (2020-2022), delivered the check to Gabriella Synder Stelmack, Bread of Life Executive Director. (photo credit: Melrose UU Church)

Food is First – Donation Bin at MUUC

Pantry of Hope is a food pantry organized and run by the local First Baptist Church in Melrose. To support the Pantry of Hope, every Sunday during the church year, MUUC has a “Food Is First” effort. Bring shelf-stable food (unexpired) and also non-food items (such as toothpaste, tin-foil, etc.) to the church before worship service, and leave the bags of items in “Brick Hall”, our main entrance hall.

Giving Beyond Our Walls

MUUC has been “Giving Beyond Our Walls” to support the work of many vital organizations for years, including many that deal with hunger issues. Check out the Giving Beyond Our Walls page on our website.