Come For Supper
Come for Supper (CFS) was proposed by members of Our Savior’s Social Ministry Team in 1996 as a reaction to the spiritual command to love our neighbors as well as taking an initiative concerning the problems of poverty and hunger in the La Crosse community. The first CFS meal was served Tuesday, December 3, 1996. Thirty-five guests arrived that night; however, this number has swelled to an average of 200 to 250 guests on any given night. A great many thanks are given to Sonja Simonson Schrag for helping to start the Come for Supper program and keeping it running for ten years. In 2007, Gretchen Crary, Nance Klapper and Rod Tisthammer became the volunteer coordinators of CFS. Along with the core team of OSLC volunteers, the Come for Supper Program has 25 churches/organizations helping serve their guests free meals each Tuesday evening.
The CFS Team is proud to say that we have never missed a Tuesday serving our guests in the past twenty-seven years. With the tremendous support of the Our Savior’s congregation, the Come for Supper Program has been a wonderful success for an out-reach ministry of OSLC.
Meals are served beginning at about 4:15 p.m. every Tuesday of the year in the Fellowship Hall at Our Savior’s (612 Division St., La Crosse, WI).
Anyone can be a part of this outreach program!
At this time, you can help by providing needed items. Items can be brought to the church office (please use the door under the covered walkway on Division Street), Monday – Thursday from 9am – 1pm.
You can sign-up at bit.ly/ComeforSupper or contact youthfamily@oursaviorslutheranchurch.net.
Thank you for your support!
FEATURED GRANT STORIES
Monday, April 27, 2026
By La Crosse Area Community Foundation
We’re grateful to share a recent article from the La Crosse Area Community Foundation highlighting Our Savior’s “Come for Supper” ministry and the ways this weekly meal nourishes both body and community. The story celebrates the volunteers, partnerships, and welcoming spirit that have made this ministry a blessing for so many over the years. Take a moment to read and share!
FEATURED COMMUNITY STORY
Originally Published December 16, 2016
By the La Crosse Tribune
We’re excited to share a recent article from the La Crosse Tribune highlighting the many years of faithful service behind Our Savior’s “Come for Supper” ministry. For decades, this weekly community meal has offered not only nourishment, but also hospitality, connection, and care for neighbors throughout the La Crosse area. We’re grateful for everyone who has helped make this ministry possible through the years! Read the full story here: Our Savior’s marks years of hosting free weekly community meals
*Come for Supper (CFS) is a response to Jesus’ call to care for our neighbors by providing nutritious free meals served with generosity and love.