The Community Cafe offers free meals, to anyone in Koochiching County, regardless of income, with no restrictions. The program is sponsored by the Falls Hunger Coalition and Citizens for Backus/AB with the support of local volunteers. Reservations are not required. There is no charge for the meals, but donations are accepted. Meals served on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at Backus Community Center, 900 Fifth St. Call the Backus office for information, 285-7225.
August 2
Volunteer Group – Holy Trinity Church
Chicken stir fry
Rice
Fruit salad
August 7
Volunteer Group – First Lutheran Church
Meatloaf
Mashed potatoes
Carrots
Dinner roll
August 9
Volunteer Group – First Lutheran Church
Scrambled eggs
Sausage
Pancakes
Juice
August 14
Volunteer Group – St. Thomas Church
Chicken ala King on biscuit
Peas
Fruit
August 16
Volunteer Group – St. Thomas Church
Spaghetti
Garlic toast
Fruit
August 21
Volunteer Group – Zion Lutheran Church
Caesar salad with popcorn chicken
Bread sticks
Fruit
August 23
Volunteer Group – Zion Lutheran Church
Beef stroganoff on egg noodles
Peas
Dinner roll
August 28
Volunteer Group – Covenant Church
Chicken fajitas
Spanish rice
Fruit
August 30
Volunteer Group - RRCC Men's Basketball Team
Swedish meatballs on noodles
Green beans
Dinner roll

