Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Volunteer for the Friday Night Supper Program
Serving a Meal to the Homeless and others in need
On Friday evening, February 27, First Parish has committed to serving dinner to the homeless and others in need of meal at the Arlington Street Church in Boston. The program is run by the Friday Night Supper Program, and has been in place since 1984. Dinner is from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., and volunteers are needed. The Coming of Age group will be participating, but we need many adult volunteers as well. If you are able to help, contact Mark Harris.
The mission of the Friday Night Supper Program is to provide a warm nutritious meal to anyone in need of a safe and dignified environment every Friday night. Approximately 150 people attend. The guests come from different backgrounds and may include those coping with AIDS, mental illness, or substance abuse; the elderly; the disabled; abused women; homeless individuals; and those who are jobless, minimally employed, or living below the poverty level. All who come are served, no questions asked. The program prides itself on providing not only nourishment for the body thorough food but also nourishment for the soul through dignity and respect. For more information, visit their website at www.fridaynightsupper.org.
On Friday evening, February 27, First Parish has committed to serving dinner to the homeless and others in need of meal at the Arlington Street Church in Boston. The program is run by the Friday Night Supper Program, and has been in place since 1984. Dinner is from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., and volunteers are needed. The Coming of Age group will be participating, but we need many adult volunteers as well. If you are able to help, contact Mark Harris.
The mission of the Friday Night Supper Program is to provide a warm nutritious meal to anyone in need of a safe and dignified environment every Friday night. Approximately 150 people attend. The guests come from different backgrounds and may include those coping with AIDS, mental illness, or substance abuse; the elderly; the disabled; abused women; homeless individuals; and those who are jobless, minimally employed, or living below the poverty level. All who come are served, no questions asked. The program prides itself on providing not only nourishment for the body thorough food but also nourishment for the soul through dignity and respect. For more information, visit their website at www.fridaynightsupper.org.