Coming Soon to a Soup Kitchen Near You:

You! I hope.

Got a call yesterday from the more-or-less manager of a soup kitchen that just started up a few months ago near downtown. Business is booming. And “soup kitchen” isn’t going to cut it; that was the original concept, but more is needed. These people need full meals. Kids and families, seniors, homeless vets. The kitchen does two lunch sessions a week. They could do 7 easy if they had the food and volunteers.

They are jammed. Over 200 people showed up at the last one. With 4 volunteers and 1 cook, scramble scramble and hope the food lasts.

I understand this is happening all over: food pantries are running low, charity providers are strapped for cash, donations, volunteers.

So here’s my plea: if you have anything to spare, now would be a good time. Spare change from the dresser drawer, an extra loaf of bread, a can of soup, a bag of rice or beans.

Get it down to a relief kitchen and lend a hand if you are able.

Thanks for your help.