THE CATHEDRAL SOUP KITCHEN ("CK") SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING AND INCOME INSECURITY IN THE CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ AND SURROUNDING AREAS. IT SERVES FREE MEALS MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. IN 2023 OVER 180,000 MEALS WERE SERVED ON AND OFF SITE. CK ALSO PROVIDES MEALS TO LOCAL SHELTERS AND HALFWAY HOUSES PURSUANT TO CONTRACTS WITH OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES. IN ADDITION, LOCAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE HEALTH AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES AT THE CK SITE. CK ALSO OPERATES A FREE CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM THAT TRAINS LOW-INCOME ADULTS. THREE 14 WEEK CLASSES WERE HELD IN 2023. CK ALSO PROVIDES OFF SITE CATERING SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM. ALL INCOME DERIVED FROM THE CATERING AND CONTRACTS ARE USED TO SUPPORT OTHER CK PROGRAMS.
