Holy Apostles packs 124,570 meals and donates them to project "HOPE"
January 18, 2022
On January 18, 2022 Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church hosted their Sixth annual meal packaging event. Over 400 people came out that day to pack 124,570 meals of Macaroni and Cheese fortified with soy protein.
From the very young to very old, regardless of size, infirmity, or condition, these volunteers put on aprons, hairnets, and gloves, and joined hearts and hands in producing nutritious, flavorful meals specifically designed to nurture bodies and lift spirits.
These meals were picked up that day by Project Hope and distributed to local families in need. The mission of HOPE (Humanitarian Outreach and Philanthropic Engagement) is to partner with parishes in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago (“Metropolis”) and with local networks to help provide food security and stable housing to those in need.
Food was delivered that day to Debra's Place, Lincoln Park Community Center, and Garfield Park Baptist Church. The remaining meals were delivered to several other local food kitchen and pantries.
While food safety and quality were emphasized, the experience was spiritual, enriching, fun, and for many, transformative. Volunteers formed into production lines, assembling meals from bins of pasta and soy, adding cheese packages, and carefully weighing, heat-sealing and then packing into boxes. And when the boxing was complete, joining in a throaty cheer to celebrate their gift of life to those in need.
Thank you Holy Apostles for being a major part in helping to end hunger.
From the very young to very old, regardless of size, infirmity, or condition, these volunteers put on aprons, hairnets, and gloves, and joined hearts and hands in producing nutritious, flavorful meals specifically designed to nurture bodies and lift spirits.
These meals were picked up that day by Project Hope and distributed to local families in need. The mission of HOPE (Humanitarian Outreach and Philanthropic Engagement) is to partner with parishes in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago (“Metropolis”) and with local networks to help provide food security and stable housing to those in need.
Food was delivered that day to Debra's Place, Lincoln Park Community Center, and Garfield Park Baptist Church. The remaining meals were delivered to several other local food kitchen and pantries.
While food safety and quality were emphasized, the experience was spiritual, enriching, fun, and for many, transformative. Volunteers formed into production lines, assembling meals from bins of pasta and soy, adding cheese packages, and carefully weighing, heat-sealing and then packing into boxes. And when the boxing was complete, joining in a throaty cheer to celebrate their gift of life to those in need.
Thank you Holy Apostles for being a major part in helping to end hunger.
