ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to feed and mend lives through food, social services and The Bread of Life.
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WHAT WE DO
The NYC Love Kitchen, located in the Inwood neighborhood of Upper Manhattan, serves people in need with freshly cooked meals, an emergency food pantry, and referrals to community services.
HISTORY
Founded by Tom Mahairas, then Pastor of Manhattan Bible Church, and long time Director Jewel Jones, the NYC Love Kitchen opened its doors in December of 1987 through the support of a cadre of dedicated volunteers and donors. Guided by the love and servitude of Jesus, the Kitchen has been generously and humbly feeding the community – both nutritionally and spiritually -- ever since.
WHO WE SERVE
Since 1987, the NYC Love Kitchen has been serving the Washington Heights/Inwood neighborhoods of Upper Manhattan, Harlem and the some part of The Bronx. The need for our services is great in our neighborhood. 20% of community residents live below the poverty level, and dozens of families go hungry every day. 72% of our neighborhood is Latino (with a many being non-US citizens) which means that the fear of deportation, lack of education, and insufficient knowledge of English prevent people from being able to get decent jobs, contributing to a cycle of hunger and dependence for themselves and their families.
Video of our Co-founder
Mr. JEWEL JONES
Watch this short video to see the beginnings of the Jewel Jones, former El Dorados singer, to become Co-Founder of the NYC Love Kitchen.