Hope's Kitchen
Providing free community meals for the Lead-Deadwood area.
Our Mission
Hope’s Kitchen is a charitable, nonprofit organization that exists to provide a hot meal on a regular basis for members and visitors to the Lead-Deadwood community. No questions asked!
Donate
Community Dinner Information
Everyone is Welcome
Join Us for a Meal
Join us on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month from 5–7 p.m. (closed July 11, Aug. 8, and Dec. 26)
Where We Serve
Christian Ministry Center
7 S. Main St., Lead, SD
Requirements
All patrons must be free from effects of drugs or alcohol and show respect to all.
Do I Need to Sign Up?
Reservations not required. Signing up is encouraged so we can plan enough food for everyone. If you wish to have a meal delivered you must sign up so we know where to deliver.
2026 Meal Schedule
We’ll be serving on the following dates:
- August 22
- September 12 & 26
- October 10 & 24
- November 14 & 28
- December 12
How to Donate
You can support Hope’s Kitchen by filling out the form above or mailing a check to:
Hope’s Kitchen
322 Washington St.
Lead, SD 57754
Sharing Meals with Our Community
Each Hope’s Kitchen meal includes an entrée, bread, vegetable, and dessert. Our meals are different each time, but they are always made-from-scratch, hearty dinners. Some examples include chicken enchiladas, chili w/cinnamon rolls, soup and homemade bread, lasagna, chicken casserole, sloppy joes, and more! Meals are announced monthly in the Black Hills Pioneer newspaper and on our Facebook page. Meals are served assembly-line style. To receive a free meal at Hope’s Kitchen you must be free from the effects of drugs/alcohol, and you must be kind and respectful to other patrons and volunteers.
Guest registration at Hope’s Kitchen is completely anonymous. Guests are tracked by whether they are coming as a family or an individual, how many in each broad age category are in their party, and what county they are from. Once that information is collected, patrons are invited to fill their plates to eat inside, or fill a to-go container to take home and enjoy. As food is available, our guests are also invited to take a second helping home with them.
Meal of the Month
Saturday, August 22
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Bread Pudding
Follow us on Facebook to see our most up-to-date menu.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Partnerships
Our partnership with Trinity United Methodist Church makes Hope’s Kitchen possible. Hope’s Kitchen is an independent, nonprofit program that is open to people regardless of their beliefs. With that said, we operate as a mission of the Trinity United Methodist Church in exchange for free use of their kitchen and dining area, insurance, and some administrative support.
Our partnership with Feeding South Dakota is important for two reasons. First, our kitchen is regularly inspected to ensure we meet all ServSafe and South Dakota Department of Health standards, helping us maintain a safe, clean, and trusted place to serve meals. Second, our partnership with Feeding South Dakota allows us to purchase food at significantly reduced costs, helping us stretch our budget and make the most of donated resources.
Every meal, every volunteer, every act of kindness helps build our community. If Hope's Kitchen has made an impact on you, would you leave us a review on our Facebook page?