Voices of Our Community
Guest Spotlight: Greg
Greg has passed by lines outside of Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen for many years, but it wasn't until this year that he learned that Holy Apostles might be able to help him too. Greg, who just turned 71 this month, is retired and supports himself through social security...
Kids Giving Back at Holy Apostles
This summer, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen is proud to have partnered with local kids who are committed to giving back in their community. One group of our young neighbors hosted a lemonade stand in July. They surpassed their goal of raising $200 and raised $362 for...
Voice of a Guest: Lindewe
“This is the main place where I get my nutrition now. The food is fresh, healthy and nutritious.”
Good Corporate Citizen: Tapestry
Our friends at Tapestry are committed partners to Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. Several of their brands have volunteered with us as part of our Good Corporate Citizen program and we’re thankful for their ongoing support of our fellow New Yorkers who need a helping hand....
Guest Spotlight: Tamar
In 2016, we spoke with Soup Kitchen guest Tamar about her story. Much of what she said still resonates today: Soup Kitchen guest Tamar has lived in New York City her whole life, but now, she says, “It’s never been this hard. Things are very expensive.” For Tamar,...
Serving 1,000 Pantry Families
At this point last year, we were providing groceries for 500 families each week and we couldn't believe how large our Food Pantry program had become during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, we're providing groceries for 1,000 families each week. The growth our emergency...
Good Corporate Citizen: Tapestry
Here at Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry, we are thankful for the days when volunteer groups from local companies and organizations stop by for a volunteer day of service. Last week, our friends from Tapestry stores across New York joined us to pack and...
Volunteer Spotlight: Zung and Kevin
At Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, we know it takes a village to feed our community and our volunteers know that better than anyone. Our dedicated team of volunteers are the crucial backbone of our operations: they pack lunches and groceries for our guests, hand out food...
Guest Story: Meet Joel and Rodney
Joel was a young man, in his early thirties when he first moved to New York City from the Dominican Republic, the only home he had ever known. He’s been in New York for over 8 years, but only recently learned of Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. He learned about us when...
Good Corporate Citizen: JP Morgan
This March, we partnered with JP Morgan to purchase, pack, and distribute toiletry bags for our guests. Each toiletry bag included a razor, lip balm, deodorant, soap, lotion, a washcloth, socks, toothpaste, and a toothbrush. These items are essential for our Soup...
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