Jack Teske has been involved in the Twin Ports Thanksgiving Buffet since its inception in Superior in 1990. He joined St. Scholastica's food service in 1995 and encouraged College volunteers to help lead the Buffet. Soon the College was the event's sponsor. Today, the Buffet serves over 5,000 free meals and has spawned similar events in nearby communities. Teske led efforts to create "Thanksgiving in the Spring," an effort involving first-year students who plan, prepare and distribute a meal to people in need each February. He also hosts popular "Cooking with Jack" events. He was named Duluth's Citizen of the Year in 2005.