Community soup kitchen seeking volunteers, open to the general public
NORWICH – Longtime Norwich Catholic Community Soup Kitchen volunteer and organizer JoAnn Testani is concerned local residents may be unaware of the many volunteer opportunities available at its weekly community gathering.
Held from 4 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the St. Bartholomew Parish Center, the Food Bank of Central New York-sponsored soup kitchen typically draws between 80 and 100 people, reported Testani. It’s a great chance for local residents – and volunteers – to share in some conversation and a good hot meal, she added.
Tonight’s soup kitchen, however, has been cancelled due to today’s severe winter storm, stated Testani.
“We just want to emphasize that this soup kitchen is a separate entity from St. Bartholomew’s and St. Paul’s, and volunteers and guests throughout the community are welcome to attend, no matter their denomination,” added Testani. “We enjoy anyone that would like to come down and we welcome their help.”
Since relocating to the St. Bartholomew Parish Center, 81 East Main St., in the fall of 2010, Testani said there’s been some confusion as to who exactly the soup kitchen caters to and what’s necessary to volunteer.
“This is not just a meal for those in need or for seniors, this is for anyone who’d like to socialize and they’re welcome to join us,” said Testani, who wished to thank St. Bartholomew’s for hosting the community soup kitchen. “We had heard that some people no longer thought a free meal was available in Norwich and we want them to know that’s not the case.”
While the number of volunteers varies from week to week, she added, more help is always appreciated, whether it’s setting up tables in the morning or preparing and serving dinner in the evening.
Mayor Joe Maiurano said he makes it a special point to attend the weekly gathering, not only for the hot meal, which is free, but also for the conversation.
“It’s an important part of our community and it really brings people together,” added the mayor. “With the number of people who attend each week there’s obviously a need for it and it’s a very family-friendly type of atmosphere.”
For more information on volunteering or to make a donation to the Norwich Catholic Community Soup Kitchen contact JoAnn Testani at 336-3513.
Held from 4 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the St. Bartholomew Parish Center, the Food Bank of Central New York-sponsored soup kitchen typically draws between 80 and 100 people, reported Testani. It’s a great chance for local residents – and volunteers – to share in some conversation and a good hot meal, she added.
Tonight’s soup kitchen, however, has been cancelled due to today’s severe winter storm, stated Testani.
“We just want to emphasize that this soup kitchen is a separate entity from St. Bartholomew’s and St. Paul’s, and volunteers and guests throughout the community are welcome to attend, no matter their denomination,” added Testani. “We enjoy anyone that would like to come down and we welcome their help.”
Since relocating to the St. Bartholomew Parish Center, 81 East Main St., in the fall of 2010, Testani said there’s been some confusion as to who exactly the soup kitchen caters to and what’s necessary to volunteer.
“This is not just a meal for those in need or for seniors, this is for anyone who’d like to socialize and they’re welcome to join us,” said Testani, who wished to thank St. Bartholomew’s for hosting the community soup kitchen. “We had heard that some people no longer thought a free meal was available in Norwich and we want them to know that’s not the case.”
While the number of volunteers varies from week to week, she added, more help is always appreciated, whether it’s setting up tables in the morning or preparing and serving dinner in the evening.
Mayor Joe Maiurano said he makes it a special point to attend the weekly gathering, not only for the hot meal, which is free, but also for the conversation.
“It’s an important part of our community and it really brings people together,” added the mayor. “With the number of people who attend each week there’s obviously a need for it and it’s a very family-friendly type of atmosphere.”
For more information on volunteering or to make a donation to the Norwich Catholic Community Soup Kitchen contact JoAnn Testani at 336-3513.
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