Luke House

Luke House is the name of building where meals are served, 
310 South Ingersoll Street Madison. Luke House got its name from the address in the Gospel of Luke Chapter 3 verse 10 it says:
When the people asked Jesus "What are we to do, then?" He answered: "Whoever has two shirts must give one to the man who has none, and whoever has food must share it." This is the basic philosophy of Luke House. It isn't about offering a meal because the guests are needy and we aren't, it's because we HAVE food to share, so we share it. 
Our Mission is simple: We feed the hungry, no questions asked. Our guests show up and we feed them. 


At Epiphany of the Lord Parish, we have 2 opportunities monthly to share our food so that others might eat - the 1st Tuesday and the 4th Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in serving at Luke House, please arrive between 5-5:30pm on Tuesday on the 1st or 4th Tuesday. Dinner is served from 5:45-6:30pm. We are generally done by 7:15pm with the clean-up. 

1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH is coordinated at Sacred Hearts Church (221 Columbus Street). 
Please deliver food to the Parish center when the office is open or in the parking lot behind the Parish Center, between 9am-9:30am on the Tuesday of our service date. The meal includes: casserole, pickles, applesauce, bread, milk and desserts. Use the Signup Genius for items needed and to volunteer to serve. 
Here is the Luke House Casserole recipe!
Contact: Peggy Afable, 608-235-1529 or the Office 608-837-7381
SignUp Genius

4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH is coordinated at St. Albert's Church (2420 St. Albert the Great Dr).  Members of St. Albert’s have been involved in serving a meal at Luke House for 38 years!  If you wish to share food, you may sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex of the church. The meal includes chopped turkey & gravy, over biscuits, canned peas & carrots, applesauce, bread, butter, milk and cupcakes.  Food may be dropped off at St. Albert's when the office is open or when you attend Mass. All food needs to be at the church by 3pm on the 4th Tuesday. 
There is no sign-up sheet at St. Albert's for volunteer workers, just show up at Luke House between 5 and 5:15pm
Contact: Claudia Morrissey, 608-837-9653, Chris Hetzel, 608-513-4912 or
the Office 608-837-3798
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More Information About Luke House...

The foundation of Luke House is made up of hospitality, respect, and community. 
We welcome guests and serve them with respect just as we would a guest in our home. 

Luke House began in 1986 and began serving only evening meals. Now Luke House serves 9 meals a week, Sunday through Thursday. 

Each of 33 local churches and other groups donate the food and volunteer to serve the meals. All of Luke House funding comes from private donations. There are only 2 paid staff members.