| The Ladle is an ecumenical soup kitchen for the
homeless, disenfranchised, lonely, poor, children, families, the
underemployed and anybody that is hungry. The Ladle is operated out
of the Presbyterian Church at 9th and Maplewood Avenue in Ambridge.
Dinner is served in the church dining room one time each week. Every
Monday at 5:30 PM, a hot meal is served to approximately 50 underprivileged
residents of Ambridge. |
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Each volunteer takes responsibility for preparing
one element of the meal (e.g., entrée, starch, vegetable,
salad, dessert, beverages, bread/butter and snacks). For example,
the salad volunteer would prepare enough salad and dressing for 50
guests. Volunteers prepare the food in their homes and deliver their
dish to The Ladle at 4:30 PM. Food items are re-heated at The Ladle
prior to serving. Volunteers set the tables, greet the guests and
serve the meal buffet style. Afterwards, everybody pitches in to
remove the trash and clean the dining room and kitchen. By 7 PM,
we are on our way.
Volunteering at The Ladle is a hands-on opportunity
to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in Ambridge. Most
volunteers at The Ladle agree that the benefit they derive from the
experience is much greater than their commitment of time and expense
to prepare and serve the meal. And that is what the ministry is all
about.
For additional information or to volunteer at
The Ladle, please contact the Church: 412-741-4550. |
