From: Anne Siemon St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen is actually located next to St. Patrick’s Church in the basement of what was a school at one time. Walking into the back of the school, down a ramp, through double doors, I was expecting the kitchen itself to be bigger. However, I recalled another volunteer, Eliany Gonzalez’s words, “It does not matter where the food is served, what is important is that people in need are receiving it.” I was first greeted with a friendly hello by the director, Vickie McKoy, who was busy with the other faithful volunteers preparing the meal that would be served that day.
St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen is located in Newburgh, NY, on 55 Grand St., with hours of operation Monday through Friday, with breakfast from 9:45am-10:30am and lunch 11:45am-12:30p.m. Campus Ministry provides transportation every Monday and Thursday at 11:20 to St. Patrick’s and arriving back to school at the latest, 12:30 p.m. With donations from local organizations, Shop Rite, and the faculty and students here at Mount Saint Mary College, make it possible for Soup Kitchen to serve these vital meals. For an example, on the day I volunteered my time to the Soup Kitchen, the lunch consisted of pasta, bread, dessert, and juice. Around 11:45, before the meal is served, a passage then a prayer is spoken by the priest of St. Patrick’s. On any given day there are more than 50 people who come to eat what may be their only meal of the day at the Soup Kitchen. Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen was a very humbling experience for me, as well as the other volunteers. The people served are all very appreciative and thankful for your time, and in less than an hour you can help in a small way yet make a difference in another’s life. If you have any questions you can contact Sister Kathy the director of Campus Ministry, or e-mail The Office of Campus Ministry's graduate assistant, Katie Hessle, at khessle@msmc.edu. Around this time of the year the food on the shelves of the Soup Kitchens pantry start to diminish, so if you have any donations please bring them to Campus Ministry in Hudson. Any kind of contribution will help!
St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen is located in Newburgh, NY, on 55 Grand St., with hours of operation Monday through Friday, with breakfast from 9:45am-10:30am and lunch 11:45am-12:30p.m. Campus Ministry provides transportation every Monday and Thursday at 11:20 to St. Patrick’s and arriving back to school at the latest, 12:30 p.m. With donations from local organizations, Shop Rite, and the faculty and students here at Mount Saint Mary College, make it possible for Soup Kitchen to serve these vital meals. For an example, on the day I volunteered my time to the Soup Kitchen, the lunch consisted of pasta, bread, dessert, and juice. Around 11:45, before the meal is served, a passage then a prayer is spoken by the priest of St. Patrick’s. On any given day there are more than 50 people who come to eat what may be their only meal of the day at the Soup Kitchen. Volunteering at the Soup Kitchen was a very humbling experience for me, as well as the other volunteers. The people served are all very appreciative and thankful for your time, and in less than an hour you can help in a small way yet make a difference in another’s life. If you have any questions you can contact Sister Kathy the director of Campus Ministry, or e-mail The Office of Campus Ministry's graduate assistant, Katie Hessle, at khessle@msmc.edu. Around this time of the year the food on the shelves of the Soup Kitchens pantry start to diminish, so if you have any donations please bring them to Campus Ministry in Hudson. Any kind of contribution will help!
9 comments:
(Leigha) I really like the sentence, "On any given day, there are more than 50 people who come to eat what may be their only meal of the day at the Soup Kitchen." I believe it captures the essence of the entire story, and you might consider making it your first sentence.
(Steve)
-Very good in striking a helpful tone for those who always are overlooked.
(Joed) deep and profound phrase "It does not matter where the food is served, what is important is that people in need are receiving it.”
I really liked your blog, you had all the important details and a lot of good supportive information.
~I thought this is a great topic to blog about! I had no idea this was there and it is right down the street from my friends apartment. I think this is a really great cause and it was good that you included an email to contact someone
~The sentence where you talk about the local organizations that contribute is worded a little awkwardly. I would just try and fix the structure on that, otherwise I thought it was great! :)
~Arianna
(Jane)It was very interesting. I didn't realize that they had that at the Mount.
(Kathleen)Very Informative piece, you can tell you feel very passionate for it. Specific details, and location and contact information listed. Great way to spread awareness for it.
(Sam)
I think this was really interesting, especially that you work there and have experience from behind the scenes.
(Jared) Thoughtful topic and a well written blog. You have addressed something which all students at MSMC should be aware of.
You might consider coming up with a stronger opening sentence which grabs the readers attention.
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