Jo Ann Metternich is the "unofficial" director of the Tuesday meal serviceat St. Philip Lutheran Kitchen, which is open to all. | Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media

From left, Linda Metternich (Jo Ann Metternich's daughter), C.J. Christ of Glenview, Jo Ann Metternich of Glenview and Joan Gizzi of Glenview , all volunteers at St. Philip Lutheran Church Meal Kitchen. | Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media

Martha Halls, interim pastor, greets a meal kitchen client who just stepped into an office. | Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media

Glenview St. Philip Lutheran Church Meal Kitchen: Freshness is served on Tuesdays at 1609 Pfingsten Rd. Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media

A client and father of two small children prays before eating his meal. | Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media

Glenview St. Philip Lutheran Church Meal Kitchen: Martha Halls, interim pastor, holds her ÒHakuna MatataÓ mug. No worries today. Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media

Jo Ann Metternich, right, is the "unofficial" director of the Glenview meal kitchen. Her daughter, Linda, is on the left. | Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media

Jo Ann Metternich of Glenview is the "unofficial" director of the Glenview meal kitchen. | Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media

Glenview St. Philip Lutheran Church Meal Kitchen: Paused footsteps of those in need of a hot meal. Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media

Glenview St. Philip Lutheran Church Meal Kitchen: Taylor Lau, 18, a Glenbrook South H.S. senior, volunteers during meal service. Karie Angell Luc~for Sun-Times Media