Nourishing the Community for 40 Years
The Banquet meal ministry began in 1985 with a simple mission — to provide nourishment and fellowship for those in need. What started with just one meal per week has grown into a thriving program that now serves 16 meals every week across two locations in Sioux Falls.
At the heart of The Banquet is our commitment to being a volunteer-based ministry. Every meal we serve is paid for, prepared by, and served by volunteer groups who generously give their time, resources, and compassion. These groups come not only from Sioux Falls, but also from surrounding communities, uniting people from all walks of life in a common purpose: to serve our neighbors with dignity and care.
Thanks to this dedication, The Banquet has become much more than a meal. It’s a place where guests find nourishment, encouragement, and community support — and where volunteers experience the joy of making a direct, meaningful difference.
Our Mission
We welcome the community to gather and serve each other, feeding body and spirit.
The Banquet Team
Tamera Jerke-Liesinger
Executive Director
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Bob Lamont
Development & Marketing Director
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Chris Jacob
Volunteer & Marketing Coordinator
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Mary Hays Reichelt
Special Events Coordinator
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Board Members
The Banquet is guided by dedicated community leaders who share their time, talents, and expertise to ensure our mission thrives.
- The Executive Board provides leadership and oversight, guiding the decision-making process that shapes the direction of The Banquet.
- The Advisory Board supports our work by coordinating and carrying out special projects and events that strengthen our programs and community impact.
Together, these boards play a vital role in making The Banquet successful. Below, you’ll find the members who help us serve with purpose and compassion.
Executive Board
- Chair
Chris Madsen
Claims Associates - Vice Chair
KC Herman
Avera - Past Chair
Kurt Van Kalsbeek
First National Bank - Executive Director
Tamera Jerke-Liesinger
The Banquet - Treasurer
Craig Schelske
Viaflex - Secretary
Teresa DeBoer
RAS
- Teagan Schoepp
Marsh McLennan - Paul Farmer
Keloland - Barry Hoogland
First Premier Bank - Jeff Sheets
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - Travis Olson
Sioux Falls Police Department - Kevin Jordanger
Avera PACE
Advisory Board
- President
Steve Horan - Vice President
- Lori Schuette
Lewis Drug Stores - Nicole Jensen
Lifescape - Sarah Ailts
School District - Reynold Nesiba
Augustana University - Susan Sharpe
CitiBank - Chris McDaniel
SD Air National Guard - Tracey Buchholz
Sammons Financial - Slad Mutchelknaus
SD Air National Guard - Beth Foss
- Erin Vander Haag