Sheril KirshenbaumApr 28, 2024

This photo was sent my way by someone who knows I work in #food security. I don’t know where it was taken or who deserves credit. (The tickets appear to name a pub).

But I’d sure love to see this kindness replicated. Widely. It’s critically needed & warms my heart. ❤️

Show threadPaul-Gabriel WienerApr 29, 2024

@Sheril

Check out Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen. (Yes, that Bon Jovi.) It's a casual sit-down restaurant. Anyone can come, be seated at a table, order whatever they want off the menu, and be treated like any other customer. If you can pay for the meal, great. If you can't, you can pay for it by helping out in the kitchen or waiting tables for a while. It's a non-profit. Four locations and growing.

https://jbjsoulkitchen.org/

Show threadRuby JonesApr 29, 2024
@WearsHats @Sheril that's a nice idea, but excludes disabled people who can't do those things. If you're Bon Jovi you can afford to just give people food.
Show threadPaul-Gabriel Wiener
@RubyJones @Sheril As a disabled person myself, I'm aware. The place accepts donations to pay for those who can't, and they work with people within their abilities. Bon Jovi can afford to pay for some meals, but this setup has a broader reach than that, while creating a welcoming community space. Setting up and maintaining a restaurant isn't cheap (I know; I tried it) and this not only succeeded it's been able to expand. Serving people every day.
Apr 29, 2024 at 9:09amWeb