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Mission
The mission of the Cathedral Kitchen
is to provide essential life services that support the health and well
being of those in our community and, in doing so, to affirm each person’s
humanity and dignity while guiding them towards self sufficiency.
History
Founded in 1976 by four altruistic young people, for over three decades
the Cathedral Kitchen has been serving meals to the poor and hungry
of Camden. What began as a simple ministry offering soup and sandwiches
to a few people in need has grown into the largest emergency food provider
in the city. In 2009, we provided over 106,000 meals!
The people who come to the Kitchen to eat are among the poorest residents
of the city: the homeless, the jobless, those with disabilities or addiction
problems, the working poor. They range in age from infants to the elderly;
but whatever their age, everyone in need is welcomed at the Kitchen
and given a hearty meal.
Our kitchen staff prepares the meals fresh each day, using both purchased
and donated food. Each night we host 15 to 18 volunteers who come to
help serve the meal. We also provide meals for
off-site locations, including shelters, after-school programs, food
pantries and smaller soup kitchens.
After years of planning and fund raising, Cathedral Kitchen moved into
a brand new facility in 2008. At our new location, we are able to serve
impoverished residents of Camden with an expanded meal program and other
new programs and services, including job training and healthcare.
For information about our capital campaign to build the facility go
to:
Project Timeline and Photos
“A Home for Cathedral Kitchen” Donors |
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