Soup Kitchen
John Street Baptist Church makes every attempt to take care of its members, and also provide services to the city of Worcester and beyond. The Soup Kitchen Ministry was started in 1983, with $40 donated by ten female missionaries, a Becker college student, and Marjorie Wilson – a JSBC member. The Soup Kitchen, in partnership with the Food Bank, and volunteers from local churches, has grown significantly over the years. The Soup Kitchen feeds 50 to 70 people every Saturday morning, and serves an average of over 300 meals a month. The Soup Kitchen has only been closed a few times since its establishment.
The mission of the Soup Kitchen is to serve the Lord by providing good food to nourish the body and the soul. The Soup Kitchen is a warm and friendly place where families and individuals can come to sit, relax, and enjoy a nutritious meal. The Soup Kitchen is run by a core group of volunteers from JSBC, and the meals are cooked and served by JSBC volunteers and volunteers from supporting churches who are on a rotating schedule.
The mornings begin at 7 a.m. with coffee, juice, and doughnuts. Hot meals are served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Soup Kitchen also has a food pantry. Every other Saturday, any person in need of groceries can come and select available food items that they need. Clothing is also available sometimes. With the support of the Worcester Country Food Bank, donations from JSBC members and local churches, the food pantry is able to meet the needs of over 150 requests each month.
If you would like to serve in the Soup Kitchen or make a donation, please contact Ms. Vonda Moore at (508) 791-4447. Your donation will help those families and individuals who are struggling to afford consistent and nutritious meals. Donations can be done online through PayPal or mailed to the address below. When sending a check, please make it out to John Street Baptist Church, and note that it is for the soup kitchen.
John Street Baptist Church
43 John Street, PO Box 2696
Worcester, MA 01613-2696
The mission of the Soup Kitchen is to serve the Lord by providing good food to nourish the body and the soul. The Soup Kitchen is a warm and friendly place where families and individuals can come to sit, relax, and enjoy a nutritious meal. The Soup Kitchen is run by a core group of volunteers from JSBC, and the meals are cooked and served by JSBC volunteers and volunteers from supporting churches who are on a rotating schedule.
The mornings begin at 7 a.m. with coffee, juice, and doughnuts. Hot meals are served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Soup Kitchen also has a food pantry. Every other Saturday, any person in need of groceries can come and select available food items that they need. Clothing is also available sometimes. With the support of the Worcester Country Food Bank, donations from JSBC members and local churches, the food pantry is able to meet the needs of over 150 requests each month.
If you would like to serve in the Soup Kitchen or make a donation, please contact Ms. Vonda Moore at (508) 791-4447. Your donation will help those families and individuals who are struggling to afford consistent and nutritious meals. Donations can be done online through PayPal or mailed to the address below. When sending a check, please make it out to John Street Baptist Church, and note that it is for the soup kitchen.
John Street Baptist Church
43 John Street, PO Box 2696
Worcester, MA 01613-2696
Give Online
Give online to the JSBC Soup Kitchen through the secure PayPal link below. Give one time or as a recurring (monthly) gift. Just click the "Donate" button to begin the process. Please type "Soup Kitchen" in the "notes" section of the PayPal transaction after you choose the amount that you would like to give. Your donation will be processed directly through PayPal to keep your transaction secure & efficient.