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Soup, sandwich and hope

Community Lunch Program returns for another year

Jan 2, 2020

By Patricio Robayo - staff writer

By: Democrat File Photo by Patricio Robayo

Chef Gregory Chiarella of New Hope Community is seen here in a file photo preparing the ingredients for the Community Lunch Program.

SULLIVAN — It's during the holiday season when most people tend to think of those who are less fortunate than themselves. But soon after the celebrating is over, folks get back to their daily cycle, and life goes on.
There are still many people who need a helping hand throughout the year and not only during the holidays.
The Community Lunch Program is looking to help those in need in the new year by providing free soups and sandwiches.
Started by Ruby Gold and Charles Davis, the program has been running for many years is looking to help people in Sullivan County get through the cold winter months.
The soup and sandwich program runs for seven weeks and will held at 10 locations throughout the county.
Most of the food is prepared in the New Hope Community kitchens and is picked up during the week, along with other food items, and distributed to the 10 locations.
If you want to help or donate, contact Fallsburg Community Coalition, PO Box 2021, South Fallsburg, NY 12779.

Where?

The lunch program is open to anyone who is in need at these locations:


Rock Hill United Methodist Church
254 Rock Hill Drive

Liberty United Methodist Church
170 North Main Street

Monticello United Methodist Church
455 Broadway

First Baptist Church of Monticello
29 Liberty Street

So. Fallsburg First Baptist Church
5259 Main Street

Grace Lutheran Church in North Branch
999 Country Rd 95

Shiloh Baptist Church in Ellenville
60 Berme Road

Eagle Ridge in Woodridge
357 Mountaindale Road

United Reform Church
3990 State Route 52, Youngsville

New Hope Community Inc., 5
New Hope Community Drive, Loch Sheldrake.
When?

Noon to 2 p.m. on

January 4, January 18, February 1
February 15, February 29, March 14
March 28, April 11.

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