Sycamore United Methodist Church to host monthly drive-thru fundraiser dinners

SYCAMORE - The Sycamore United Methodist Church (SUMC) is excited to present a monthly community outreach called Wednesday Drive-Thru Dinner.

According to a news release, the church will host a drive-thru dinner to be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month which will be hosted by either a SUMC church group or a local non-profit organization.

A variety of local food vendors and restaurants will provide a delicious meal that will be a quick, easy curbside pick-up between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. that night. Each monthly dinner is a fundraiser which will benefit that month’s group or organization.

“We’re really excited to start a new community outreach reoccurring event, not only to help the Sycamore United Methodist Church committees, but also to support area non-profit organizations and local caterers who have struggled during the COVID pandemic,” said Debbie Elleson, church administrative assistant and event committee chair. “We’re looking forward to sharing our church grounds with the community, and hoping families, couples and individuals will enjoy a night off from cooking at home and support our easy drive-thru dinners once a month.”

The first Wednesday Drive-Thru Dinner will be hosted by and benefit the Sycamore Lions Club on April 21 at the Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Avenue in Sycamore from 4:30 to 7 p.m. with a pork chop dinner catered by the Sycamore Country Store & Catering. Each meal includes a pork chop, country style baked beans, snickerdoodle salad, and a roll with butter. Enter at the Sycamore United Methodist Church south parking lot entrance and follow the signs to drive around the back of the church to pick up your dinner that night.

Tickets are $12 and are available to purchase in advance from any Sycamore Lion member or by contacting Pete Springmire at 815-761-7553.

Save the date for next month’s Wednesday Drive-Thru Dinner on May 19. Hosted by theSUMC’s United Methodist Men’s group, a delicious BBQ Chicken Dinner will be provided by the Sycamore Country Store & Catering. Tickets are $12.00; more information on where to buy tickets coming soon.

Local non-profit organizations and caterers interested in participating in a future Wednesday Drive-Thru Dinner can contact the Sycamore United Methodist Church Office at 815-895-9113 for more information.

The Sycamore United Methodist Church has been serving people within the community and beyond since 1836. Their mission and their call is to share the love and acceptance of God with everyone, and are committed to providing opportunities to gather together, grow in faith, and serve one another in Christian love. The doors are always open for all – everyone is welcome. SUMC offers in-person and online services on Sundays at 8:30 and 10 am.. and Saturdays at 5 p.m. They offer a variety of Sunday School programs for all ages, as well as various groups, clubs and music programs. To learn more about the Sycamore United Methodist Church please visit: www.sycamoreumc.org, email jim@sycamoreumc.org, or follow SUMC on Facebook.

The Sycamore Lions Club is the local organization affiliated with Lions Club International. Their members do what is needed to help our local community, from serving children that need eye glasses, to those afflicted with hearing loss, diabetes and other disabilities, and assist with any other needs within the community. For more information about the Sycamore Lions Club, visit www.sycamorelions.org, email lions@sycamorelions.org, or follow them on Facebook.