Recruiting volunteers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the soup kitchen
Updated: May 7, 2024 12:29 PM EDT
next week. Okay, Sandra, thank you. Now, let's take a look at a soup kitchen in Boynton Beach in southern Palm Beach County. Well, they just celebrated their 40th anniversary and they say they need volunteers. They are in dire need of volunteers. CEO Marlene Mejia tells us more about this need. Marine, nice to see you again. Thank you so much for stopping by for the first time and talking about all the great things. A soup kitchen is running it. thank you for using. this morning. Well, as you said, we've done a lot over his 40-plus years. We care for babies from infancy to 105 years of age who are recipients of recently fed Meals on Wheels. and. We do everything in between. We are committed to fulfilling our mission to feed the hungry. No matter what the situation. right? And I know you're counting on me a lot. You are a volunteer, but you are needed. Yes, we are a volunteer-driven organization and of course he does two things to help fund the soup kitchen. And volunteer. What happens when summer rolls around is that our snowbirds receive more volunteers, not just in the kitchen, but also from programs that ask for and require volunteers to help out, such as delivering meals by car. You will lose about 15-20%. . So we're in struggle mode. Yeah. And you mentioned eating in your car. It's not just about delivering food, it's also about the interaction that people need again and again. Sadly there is no one to speak to until the food is delivered. Yes, we are their lifeline. There is no one without us. In some cases, the light bulb may need to be replaced. Also, as you know, we're currently planning on issuing 120 hurricane bags. To help them if something happens. God forbid. we can't get close to them. Yeah. So we are also putting them together. Yeah. Understood. So what would you tell someone who wants to volunteer? Okay. You can do a lot with them too. He must be 17 years or older to participate, and there are many people who can contact him through the website. What is the organization of the soup kitchen, they can call us and they will come. They really can come, please come. We are located just west of the Turnpike on Boynton Beach Boulevard. Well, we're there for them, remember, we feed over 70% of the poor in Palm Beach County. We are the largest company in Palm Beach County and not just in Boynton Beach. And you said you were 17 years old. That's good community service hours, right? Perhaps you're entering your senior year of high school and want to put in a few hours of study time. Yes, it's only a 5 hour shift from 7am to 12pm. And for kids, I think in summer it's hard to get up in the morning, but once they get there, they have fun. That's really true. Okay. As you know, we've been talking all week about summer routines and structures for our kids. That was a great way to do it. right. And we do good things for the community. Okay. Marlene, thank you so much for being here.Need more information?
Recruiting volunteers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the soup kitchen
Updated: May 7, 2024 12:29 PM EDT
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