Every Monday night, volunteers move into the William Nowland Hall and serve up a hot meal.

Much of the cooking has been done earlier at home or is finished off before guests arrive.

Co-ordinator Carole Windsor said Open Kitchen began as an outreach program but had grown during the past three years.

"We're delighted to receive it - it's for the volunteers who work hard to make it all happen," Mrs Windsor said.

It's become more than just a hot meal, with guests sharing stories, their musical talents and developing a family atmosphere.

When it first began, just six people walked through the doors, over time, this slowly grew with volunteers regularly serving up to 30 people each week.

"It was started by St Andrews to connect with people who are less fortunate, who are lonely and to connect with the people of Junee through food, fun and friendship," Mrs Windsor said.

Helping migrant workers learn and practise their English has also become a feature and a separate program has started through Open Kitchen's success.

A dedicated team of volunteers behind the program have made the program possible, Mrs Windsor said the Junee Community Centre, St Vincent de Paul and Junee IGA had provided valuable support.

Donations have been received from local farmers, Combined Churches and the Junee Library's food for fines program.

The Wagga REAP group - a food rescue organisation - has also donated much-needed fruit and vegetable to Open Kitchen.

The Laurie Daley Oval hotdog team of Ken Passlow and Norm Bray.

From the early hours of Riverina Schoolboys Football Carnival day until the sunsets, the Mr Passlow and Mr Bray cook and sell more than 100 kilos of hot dogs.

After selling out they get to work cleaning the site.

Both have spent decades working the hot dog stand at Laurie Daley Oval.

Carnival secretary Lola Cummins said their hard work was always appreciated.