PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Chef Randy Rucker, co-owner of River Twice, a modern American restaurant on East Passink Avenue, said Tuesday that he and his colleagues were in the kitchen at Broad Street Ministries. – Served food for approximately 400 people as part of the Takeover Series.
“It's always great to give back to the community and those in need,” Rucker said. 2024 James Beard Semifinalist.
Broad Street Ministries' Kitchen Takeover series invites Philadelphia chefs to join in-house culinary teams to feed guests with “limited access to Philadelphia's culinary world.” calling out.
“We have five James Beard Award-winning and nominated chefs who come here year-round to dine and provide access to the types of cuisine that speak volumes about Philadelphia food. “We provide a “scene,'' said Larry Downey, director of development for Broad Street Ministries.
One of the guests enjoying Tuesday's amazing cruise was Author Simpson. He says he hasn't left the house for nearly two years.
“It helps me get through the day because without it I'd probably be outside begging for change to get a bag of chips or whatever I can get,” Simpson said. Told. “This place is a godsend to me and to the people who come here.”
Downey said: “This is part of our 'hospitality' ethos, where we want to provide access to dignified services and remind us of our humanity and worth as human beings, and we want to do that with food. This has been achieved through.”
That humanity is what BSM and Rucker want.
“I think everyone is doing their part if they can come here and get hot food that nourishes them and get what they need for that day and that week,” Rucker said. said.
Broad Street Ministries said it is a social services organization that assists individuals experiencing homelessness and severe poverty.
