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