Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry
(413) 592-9528
170 Pendexter Avenue
Chicopee, MA 01013
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- Service[one_fourth] [frame style="shadow" image_path="" link_to_page="" target="" description="" size="four_col_small"] [/one_fourth] [three_fourth_last] [h2]Hot Meal Service[/h2] [h6]Doors open Monday-Friday at 4:30pm. All are welcome![/h6] With a small dedicated staff and many volunteers, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen serves over 30,000 evening meals each year. [/three_fourth_last] [one_fourth] [frame style="shadow" image_path="" link_to_page="" target="" description="" size="four_col_small"] [/one_fourth] [three_fourth_last] [h2]Pantry Service[/h2] [h6]Open Monday-Friday to Chicopee residents with valid state ID.[/h6] The pantry provides emergency take-home food supplies to qualified city residents. More than 400 families visit the pantry each month. [/three_fourth_last] [hr_shadow] In addition to our Meal a Day and Pantry Service, we also provide assistance with applying for government programs and finding basic health care services for those in need. We also receive donated clothing for adults and children which we provide for free for individuals and families in need. Additionally, we provide foot care and blood pressure clinics. Please contact Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen for more information, dates and times.
- VolunteerPlease note: Lorraine’s will attempt to schedule you according to your requirements and availability, and according to the facilities’ needs. Requests to volunteer in the very short term may not always be possible, as the facility must plan ahead and schedule teams regularly. If you would like to be added to our “reinforcements” list, please indicate such under the type of volunteering you are interested in. . [one_half] [h1]Volunteers Needed[/h1] [hr] Food Pantry: Sorting, stocking shelves and repacking foods. Approximate hours: 9am – 2pm (as needed) Housekeeping: Sweeping/mopping floors, dining room setup and clean bathrooms. Approximate hours: 9am – 2pm (as needed) Soup Kitchen: Cooking and food preparation. Approximate hours: 2pm – 4pm (as needed) Soup Kitchen: Serving dinner, washing dishes, dining room and kitchen clean up. Approximate hours: 4pm – 6:45pm (as needed) Soup Kitchen Reinforcements: On-call when soup kitchen is notified that a regularly scheduled team is short handed. Attempt will be made to give at least a 24 hour notice. . [h1]Skilled Volunteers Needed[/h1] [hr] Database Manager: Do you have MS Access knowledge? We’re seeking someone to manage our donor database and print Board of Director reports as needed. Grant Writer: We’re seeking an individual to assist Lorraine’s with grant writing, grant applications and fundraising. Public Relations / Media: Do you have public relations skills? We need someone who can handle publicity, press releases, and media contact for our many events and news stories. Inventory Specialist: We are looking for someone with inventory management skills to assist us with storage, rotation and supply. Cooks and Servers: Would you like to volunteer to cook or serve at Lorraine’s right away? Is your organization interested in hosting a soup kitchen food drive? [button url="mailto:kim@lorrainessoupkitchen.com" target="_self" size="small" style="black" ]Apply For Skilled Volunteer[/button] [/one_half] [one_half_last] [h1]Volunteer Request Form[/h1] [hr] [raw][contact-form subject="LorrainesSoupKitchen.com Volunteer Request Form" to="kim@lorrainessoupkitchen.com"] [contact-field label="Name" type="name" required="true" /] [contact-field label="Email" type="email" required="true" /] [contact-field label="Telephone" type="text" required="true" /] [contact-field label="Address" type="text" required="true" /] [contact-field label="City, State, Zip" type="text" required="true" /] [contact-field label="Age (if student)" type="text" /] [contact-field label="School/Company (if applicable)" type="text" /] . [h6]If this request is for individual volunteering:[/h6] [contact-field label="What type of volunteering are you interested in? (please refer to the list above)" type="text" /] [contact-field label="What days/times would you be available? Will this be a one-time service or are you interested in being scheduled regularly?" type="text" /] [contact-field label="When are you not available?" type="text" /] . [h6]If this request is to volunteer as a team:[/h6] [contact-field label="How many people are in your group that will be volunteering?" type="text" /] [contact-field label="What type of volunteering are you interested in? (please refer to the list above)" type="text" /] [contact-field label="What days/times would your group be available? Will this be a one-time service or are you interested in being scheduled regularly?" type="text" /] [contact-field label="When are you not available?" type="text" /] . [h6]If this request is for individual community service:[/h6] [contact-field label="and you are a student, how many hours are required and when must your hours be completed by?" type="text" /] [contact-field label="and you are not a student, how many hours are required and when must they be completed by?" type="text" /] [/contact-form][/raw] [/one_half_last]
- DonateThere are several ways you can be a part of this great community project. Donate safely and securely online through PayPal, email us to make arrangements or download and mail in our donation form. . [one_fourth] [frame style="shadow" image_path="" link_to_page="" target="" description="" size="four_col_small"] [/one_fourth] [three_fourth_last] [h2]Donate Online[/h2] [h6]Any donation, small or large will help aid our mission.[/h6] [button url="http://" target="_self" size="small" style="black" ]Donate Now[/button] [/three_fourth_last] [one_fourth] [frame style="shadow" image_path="" link_to_page="" target="" description="" size="four_col_small"] [/one_fourth] [three_fourth_last] [h2]Mail In Your Donation[/h2] [h6]Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry | 170 Pendexter Avenue | Chicopee, MA 01013[/h6] Download Donation Form » [/three_fourth_last] [one_fourth] [frame style="shadow" image_path="" link_to_page="" target="" description="" size="four_col_small"] [/one_fourth] [three_fourth_last] [h2]Order a Memorial Brick[/h2] [h6]Space is limited, secure yours soon![/h6] Download Memorial Brick Form » [/three_fourth_last]
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