 The community table in Bemidji serves anywhere from 20 to 80 people a night. It can be a lot of work sometimes and that's why they're always looking for more volunteers. The community table meal is served Monday and Tuesday at Mount Zion Church then once in Thursday at United Methodist Church. Volunteers can help with cooking beforehand, serving during the meal or cleaning up after the meal. If you'd just like to eat, dinner is free and open to anyone. A lot of things influence why people choose to come and eat here. You know when we've got nice weather I think people are out doing other things. We have families that are rushing to get their kids activities so yeah it just it ranges. Kids are also welcome to volunteer but they should be accompanied by an adult if they're under a 16. The best way to get involved is to sign up through the Volunteer Bemidji website although they will also accept walk-ins. We aren't begrudging it. We love it. It brings joy to our hearts to do this and I think that people are not who aren't sure about volunteering. I think they might ought to try it and they find that it's going to bring joy to their hearts as well. That's that's what we would hope. Doors open at both churches for the community table at 430. People wishing to help prop should arrive at 2. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.