I have this very clear memory of another organizer scoffing that the notion that there should be snacks... at a meeting of the leadership where they had a catered lunch.
Look at any big fancy conference. There isn't just food served, it's nice food. Because when it's important people serving a nice luncheon saves time and they are important busy people.
When it's a community meeting it's suddenly "free stuff" and the first expense to be cut.
