The Christian Kitchen is a ministry dedicated to fulfilling Matthew 25 and is made up of volunteers who donate clothing, items of need, and their time to make sandwiches, soup, desserts, refreshments and then distribute the fruit of their labors to men and women who are poor and/or live on the streets of Long Island and Manhattan.

The ministry is more than feeding people, it's about sharing the Light of Christ with those who have barely anything.

The goal is not just to feed but to create relationships with the homeless. We want to bring light into a world that can be very dark at times. We eat together, pray together, and cry together. We try to meet not just physical, but spiritual needs. We try to provide resources to help with medical, drug, family, or housing issues. It is a very blessed ministry and its volunteers are critical to its success.

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…”
Come and volunteer on a soup run!

We feed the hungry in Manhattan on most Wednesday nights. During Great Lent, the schedule changes to Tuesday evenings. Other opportunities for serving are also available. Just check the calendar before coming or call the rectory at 516-483-3649. 

Did you know?

• In 2011, over 4,000 people were served by the Christian Kitchen.
• The Christian Kitchen provides meals and assistance to home-bound and sick parishioners of Holy Trinity Church, plus individuals and families on Long Island, and those who live on the streets of Manhattan.
• Special meals are also prepared and distributed for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and "treats" are distributed on Valentine's Day.
• In 2009/2010 The Christian Kitchen collected over 46 frozen turkeys in November and donated them to Harvest for the World, a soup kitchen in Roosevelt, NY.
• In the Fall of 2010, meals were prepared weekly and delivered to the Glen Cove Men’s Shelter that was founded by Father Emmanuel (Manny) Gratsias of blessed memory.
• Christmas cookies were also baked with the help of the church school students and parents and handed out on Christmas as well as delivered to the homebound parishioners beforehand

If you would like to go on a soup run, talk with Fr Martin — it’s an experience you will never forget!

The Christian Kitchen will gladly prepare food for parishioners who are sick or have need.  If you know of someone in need, contact Father Martin or Dennise Kraus. Donations can be made anonymously to support this worthwhile program, and the Christian Kitchen can also deliver meals to those in need when most convenient for you.

Wednesdays (Tuesdays during Great Lent)
The Christian Kitchen gathers on Wednesday mornings
at 4:30 pm (unless there are divine services scheduled
that day) to prepare meals for distribution that evening.

At 7 pm, a van is packed with the meals before
heading out to feed those in need in Manhattan.

If you are interested in going on a soup run in NYC
contact Father Martin at 516-483-3649.

If you have the desire to help others, your participation
can help the Christian Kitchen serve even more people!

Winter
travel size toiletries, shoes, socks, jeans, hoodies,
t-shirts and sweatshirts in preparation for the winter
needs of homeless individuals and families. Meals
are also prepared for the Glen Cove Men’s Shelter.

Spring
travel size toiletries, shoes, socks, jeans and t-shirts
and sweatshirts in preparation for the winter needs of
homeless individuals and families.

Summer
In the late summer, we collect school supplies in new
backpacks and distribute them to local needy children.

Fall
travel size toiletries, shoes, socks, jeans and t-shirts
and sweatshirts in preparation for the winter needs of
homeless individuals and families.

The costs of a soup run are about $125/run.

This feeds about 80 people who are hungry for food
and for love—won’t you consider sponsoring a soup run?
 

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The work of our parish is on-going and we need your
involvement and support. Won't you consider making our
work more effective through a financial contribution today?

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May God bless you for your generosity!