"I have learned to be a better cook, how to cook healthier, how to be a better mother and wife. I also appreciate prayers said for me and the Biblical support I get.” - Mother of three boys, expressing her appreciation for the
Cup of Cold Water program
Cup of Cold Water program
Imagine...
Imagine you are a 10 year old child, who arrives home after school, hungry from a full-day of learning. You go to the kitchen looking for food, only to find the shelves empty. It is Tuesday, and you eagerly look forward to that evening, knowing that a local church will pick you and your friends up by van, and take you to church for a hot, nutritious meal, followed by songs, games, and stories about Jesus. You return week after week - nourished by the good food and by the love of caring adults.
Matthew 25:34-35 “Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, my Father has blessed you! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in...”
Matthew 25:34-35 “Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, my Father has blessed you! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in...”
What Is Cup of Cold Water?
There are those in our community who go to bed hungry, who have to choose between paying for medications or groceries. Children who live next door have trouble sleeping at night because their bellies growl from hunger. Cup of Cold Water meets this most basic of human needs by serving up hot, nutritious meals in four locations throughout DeKalb County. Any man, woman, or child can come and eat their fill; no humiliating questions asked, no burdensome forms to fill out. Tired and hungry folks are greeted by friendly volunteers who are ready to fill their plates with nutritious, home cooked food. Cup of Cold Water volunteers are servants of Christ; providing meals, sharing time and building relationships.
Meal Locations
Cup of Cold Water Serves Meals on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Auburn Church of the Nazarene, 2301 North Main Street, Auburn, IN 46706
Tuesdays nights at Auburn Church of the Nazarene, food is served starting at 6:00 PM. At 6:30 PM, Elevate Kids, a children's program begins and runs until 7:30 PM. The children engage with Bible stories and caring adults who help develop their faith.
Get Directions - auburncn.org
Wednesday, 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Butler Church of the Nazarene, 500 North Beech Street, Butler, IN 46721
Wednesday evening Cup of Cold Water meals begin at 5:00 PM at Butler Church of the Nazarene. Fellowship over a meal that is served until 5:45 PM is followed by children, teen and adult programming.
Get Directions
Wednesday, 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Waterloo United Methodist Church, 300 West Maple Street, Waterloo, IN 46793
The Waterloo United Methodist Church provides a meal beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. A lesson for the children begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call (260) 837-6441.
Get Directions - waterlooumc.weebly.com
Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Auburn Church of the Nazarene, 2301 N. Main Street, Auburn, IN
Wednesday nights at Auburn Church of the Nazarene food is served starting at 6:00 pm.
Get Directions - auburncn.org
Friday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
First Christian Church, 910 North Indiana Avenue, Auburn, IN 46706
Friday lunch is served beginning at 11:30 AM. First Christian Church is equipped with information on services available for those in need. This site also provides carry-out meals during the Friday lunch.
Get Directions - fccauburn.com
1st Wednesday of every month, Senior Fun Day, 11:00 am
Saint Marks Lutheran Church, 302 Washington St., St. Joe, IN
Senior citizens and their families are invited to come for a hot nutritious meal, games and activities the first Wednesday of each month.
Get Directions
Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Auburn Church of the Nazarene, 2301 North Main Street, Auburn, IN 46706
Tuesdays nights at Auburn Church of the Nazarene, food is served starting at 6:00 PM. At 6:30 PM, Elevate Kids, a children's program begins and runs until 7:30 PM. The children engage with Bible stories and caring adults who help develop their faith.
Get Directions - auburncn.org
Wednesday, 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Butler Church of the Nazarene, 500 North Beech Street, Butler, IN 46721
Wednesday evening Cup of Cold Water meals begin at 5:00 PM at Butler Church of the Nazarene. Fellowship over a meal that is served until 5:45 PM is followed by children, teen and adult programming.
Get Directions
Wednesday, 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Waterloo United Methodist Church, 300 West Maple Street, Waterloo, IN 46793
The Waterloo United Methodist Church provides a meal beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. A lesson for the children begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call (260) 837-6441.
Get Directions - waterlooumc.weebly.com
Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Auburn Church of the Nazarene, 2301 N. Main Street, Auburn, IN
Wednesday nights at Auburn Church of the Nazarene food is served starting at 6:00 pm.
Get Directions - auburncn.org
Friday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
First Christian Church, 910 North Indiana Avenue, Auburn, IN 46706
Friday lunch is served beginning at 11:30 AM. First Christian Church is equipped with information on services available for those in need. This site also provides carry-out meals during the Friday lunch.
Get Directions - fccauburn.com
1st Wednesday of every month, Senior Fun Day, 11:00 am
Saint Marks Lutheran Church, 302 Washington St., St. Joe, IN
Senior citizens and their families are invited to come for a hot nutritious meal, games and activities the first Wednesday of each month.
Get Directions
Take Action
Can you ladle soup? Wash dishes? Read stories to children? Collect donations?
- Volunteer as a food preparer or server
- Deliver food to Cup of Cold Water sites
- Give short devotional lessons or read a story
- Pick up food orders at Community Harvest Food Bank
- Donate $30 to feed 10 people
- Invite your church leadership to support Cup of Cold Water
- Start a canned food drive at your place of business
- Plant an extra row of vegetables in your garden to feed our neighbors
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