Since March 2009, the Summit Rotary Club has partnered with the Summit County Elks Lodge 2561 and many other organizations to provide a free weekly community dinner in Silverthorne.

What began with 50 meals on our first Tuesday has grown significantly—in 2025, we proudly served our 200,000th meal. Each week, we now serve 200-300 nutritious, restaurant-quality dinners that include a main course, fresh salad, fruit, bread, vegetables, and dessert.

Our success depends on community support:

• Local restaurants, resorts and businesses donate food
• Target and Bimbo Bakeries provide regular in-kind contributions
• A dedicated team of 8-10 volunteer cooks prepares 80% of the meals
• Hundreds of community volunteers contribute over 6,000 hours annually
• Local individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations provide financial support

The dinner serves more than physical hunger—it creates community, alleviates loneliness, and provides a welcoming space for all. There are no means tests; everyone is welcome.