Appalachian Trail Hiker Meal Ministry

Appalachian Trail Hiker Meals

Each year, an estimated 3 million people spend time on the 2,180 mile footpath that is the Appalachian Trail. Approximately 2,000 of those hikers attempt to thru-hike, hiking the entire trail in one season. June and July is when the number of hikers passing through Duncannon is the highest. Each Wednesday we provide a free meal to them.

All hikers and their furry friends are welcome to stop by our church between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to enjoy free food and great company! The menu for the evening includes (gluten free is also available):
~ Spaghetti & Meatballs
~ Tossed Salad
~ Garlic Bread
~ Dessert
~ Water

The 2026 Hiker Season Kicks Off With the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Weekly meals for the through hikers began on May 13 and will continue through July 15.

2025 Hiker Meal Season Pictures (The first picture is a video link)

Feedback from hikers who have been served by our ministry.  

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Appalachian Trail Hiker Spaghetti Fundraiser
May 19, 2026
Christ Lutheran continues its outreach to the Appalachian Trail Hikers through its spaghetti dinner ministry....
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Hiker Outreach
November 24, 2025
This is one of the reasons we do what we do! We have asked the hikers to reach out to us when the reach...
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Sharing Our Hiker Ministry
July 8, 2025
On June 23, CLC traveled to Trindle Spring Lutheran Church to share our hiker ministry during their...
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Appalachian Trail Festival
June 22, 2025
CLC was happy to participate in Duncannon’s annual Appalachian Trail Festival. Passersby could...
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A Grateful Hiker Thanks CLC
May 26, 2025
Tuck was one of the hikers who enjoyed the free spaghetti dinner last Wednesday evening. Below are his...
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Greetings from the Appalachian Trail
January 18, 2025
Hey y’all! I was reviewing some of my notes from my Appalachian trail thru hike this past summer and...
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Below are some photos from our 2024 season.