At Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, our holiday preparations are already underway. It takes a lot of advanced planning to prepare over 1,000 Thanksgiving feasts of vegetables, cranberry sauce, pie, and, of course, turkey. Earlier...
Guest Story: Lilli
Fleeing traumatic and abusive events in her home town, Lilli came to New York from Europe one year ago. Having no connections in the city and no money, she soon ended up living on the streets in Greenwich Village. “I spoke English, but I was very afraid,” she said. “I...
“The food here… nothing’s fried… It’s a blessing from God.” – Chester
Voice of a Guest: Chester A recently retired MTA bus driver, Chester says the meals at the soup kitchen have made a big difference in his life, and his family’s, these last few months. A widower since 2010, Chester is a family man, close to his grown children...
“It just shows you that even at my age anyone can still move forward.” – Thomas
Voice of a Guest: Thomas Now 59 years old, Thomas is one of our soup kitchen guests who is living in the shadow of the Great Recession. A New York native, Thomas has been homeless since he lost his job as a live–in property caretaker a little over a year ago. "I’ve...
“This place is indeed a miracle. I’m forever grateful.” – Dewayne
Voice of a Guest: Dewayne Dewayne Sr. has a new mission in life. The fifty-two year old soup kitchen guest is determined to raise his five month old son, Dewayne Jr, to be a healthy, strong man. “I want him to have a better chance than I did, to know I’ve got his...
“It’s gotten harder and harder for the middle class to make it.” – Tamar
Voice of a Guest: Tamar Fifty-nine year old Chelsea resident Tamar has lived in New York City her whole life, and, she says, “It’s never been this hard. Things are very expensive.” For Tamar, coming to the soup kitchen for the past year has helped her to afford...
“It Gives Me the Strength I Need.” – Stephen
Voice of a Guest: Stephen Stephen, a highly-educated twenty-nine year old, has been homeless for almost two years. Securing the steady career track he expected with a college degree has been a challenge in the post-recession economy, one that Stephen has faced with...
“I volunteered here too, cleaning the tables, doing what I could to give back.” – Alberto
Voice of a Guest: Alberto Fifty five year old Alberto is grateful for the role the soup kitchen has played in his life since he came to the United States many years ago seeking political asylum from Cuba. With 13 brothers and sisters, Alberto recalls being hungry all...
“I Can’t Say Enough About This Place. It Helps So Much.” – Oscar
Voice of a Guest: Oscar Oscar lives in a homeless shelter with his family and relies on the soup kitchen to ensure his two year old daughter can grow up healthy and nourished by our well-balanced meals . "I come here everyday," he says while she drinks milk that he...
“The food here and the community here has helped me preserve my dignity and spirit.” – Charlese
Voice of a Guest: Charlese Homelessness can happen to anyone. Just ask 64 year old Charlese, who lived in the same Upper West Side apartment for almost 40 years, since before her marriage. Her husband owned a beauty salon which Charlese become the manager of, a...