Community Corner

Where to Get or Help Serve A Hot Meal This Christmas

Volunteers are needed at local soup kitchens to help serve on Christmas Day.

Many will travel to join family and friends together for a holiday meal on Christmas Day, but some in our area may not be so fortunate. 

If you know someone who could benefit from a hot meal or are willing to volunteer your time to help serve others, here is a list of local soup kitchens that will be serving meals this week. 

Call ahead to see what their needs are before heading down.

Here are a list of soup kitchens offering hot meals this holiday week, according to Long Island Cares: 

  • Federation of Org/Power Sk
    456 Waverly Ave., Patchogue
    Serving Wed. from 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

  • Shepherd's Inn
    45 Church Street, Ronkonkoma
    Serving Mon, Wed, Fri from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

  • Thee Gather Inn
    792 Hawkins Ave, Lake Grove
    Serving Tues, Thurs from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. 
    Phone: 631-737-3996

  • Bethany Hospitality Inn
    100 Lemon Street, Central Islip
    Serving Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
    Phone: 631-650-5754
    Bethany is currently accepting volunteers according to its website.

  • St. Patrick Hospitality Soup Kitchen
    6 Fifth Ave., Bay Shore
    Serving Mon - Friday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
    Phone: 631-665-4917

  • Having Friends Inn
    131 Middle Road, Sayville
    Serving Mon - Thurs from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
    Phone: 631-589-1519
    Having Friends is currently accepting volunteers according to its website.
Know someone in need  of a hot meal or willing to volunteer in a different part of Long Island? Check Long Island Cares' Food Locator to find more locations. 


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