What is food for thought?
Food for Thought is our weekly campus ministry meal, where we gather as a community to talk about the intersection of faith and life. One of our partnering congregations provide a meal every week. You can see our frequently asked questions below for more information and how to get involved!
How many people should we anticipate?
We typically have between 15-20 students, but we like to remind our partners that they can eat as if they are 20 to 25 students. More food is better than not enough food. Nothing goes to waste! We typically take any extra food down to the Game Room, the LGBTQ Center, or our students take it home to their roommates.
What should we bring?
You bring the main dish(es), sides, dessert, and drinks. Some of our partners prefer to cater (Moe’s, Olive Garden, Mojo’s BBQ, pizza), some folks like to cook everything from scratch (casseroles, pasta, soups), and some do a mix of both. Our students eat most anything, but we like to have a variety for our vegetarian, Jewish, and Muslim students.
What does the ministry provide?
We bring plates, cups, bowls, utensils, napkins, ice, and water. If you give us a heads up, we can provide anything else you might not be able to get for the evening.
Do we bring the meal onto campus?
Yes! You will bring the meal to the Student Union on UNF’s campus on Tuesday around 6:45pm of your hosting date. Our meal starts around 7pm. You can find a map of the campus at this link.
Do we get to stay for the meal?
We are committed to creating a brave and vulnerable space for our students. For that reason, we ask that our partner congregations only stay for the meal if they are explicitly invited by Pastor Sarah for a specific topic or conversation.
Can we just donate money instead?
Absolutely! Many of our congregations simply give $100-$150 for a meal for our students and we take care of ordering everything and transporting it to campus.
Ready to get involved?
Thank you! You can sign up for a date at the link below!