Spring Garden
Soup Society
Feeding the hungry in Philadelphia since 1852
LOVE IN ACTION
Some candid photos of those we support
whose mission it is to prepare and provide food for those in need.
(Click here to visit "Love in Action - Part 2")
Click here to watch a short video shot during a visit to Norris Square Senior Center (9/29/17)
Click here or on the screenshot above to watch some classroom video vignettes
The photographs below show some of the major
renovations underway at Face to Face in the fall of 2017
Below: Face to Face Executive Director Mary Kay Meeks-Hank with SGSS board member Frank Noyes
in the organization's temporary quarters in the First United Methodist Church of Germantown.
Click here (or on the screenshot above) to watch an interesting video update on Face to Face's capital campaign
Above: Face to Face Executive Director Mary Kay Meeks-Hank
Below: these new murals were part of the most recent renovations
Society board members Jeff Swarr (left)
and Pete Veloski visit St. Francis.
Click here to read an interesting story about Father Mike
and his long service at St. Francis Inn
We remain committed to the spirit of our founders' vision,
and invite tax-deductible donations from those who feel led
to support our commitment to feed the hungry.
For more information on how you can help
please click here.
Click here to return to our homepage
Questions or encouraging words are always welcome at
SpringGardenSoupSociety@verizon.net
Soup Society
Feeding the hungry in Philadelphia since 1852
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LOVE IN ACTION
Some candid photos of those we support
whose mission it is to prepare and provide food for those in need.
(Click here to visit "Love in Action - Part 2")
Click here to watch a short video shot during a visit to Norris Square Senior Center (9/29/17)
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| Click here to watch the video of our visit to NSSCC. |
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| Click here to watch a short video of artwork done by early Alzheimer's patrons at the Norris Square Senior Citizen Center. |
| A sampling of photos from our visit to Norris Square Senior Citizens Center Top three: delicious food in the Hispanic style enjoyed by grateful area residents. Next to last: Barry Washington (r.) and Bill Hale meet with Sheila Mercado, program coördinator. Bottom: NSSCS Director Beth Butler conducting a tour of their herb and vegetable gardens. |
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| Spruce Hill Christian School (now part of K-12 City School) |
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| The Society-supported lunches play a key nutritional role in the lives of the students at West Philadelphia's Spruce Hill Christian School (now part of K-12 City School). |
| Spruce Hill's (now part of K-12 City School) elementary school students learn in a creative, loving environment. | ||
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Click here or on the screenshot above to watch some classroom video vignettes
| Face to Face's Soup Kitchen |
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| Sister Eileen Smith operates a clean and cheerful facility, serving excellent meals to many appreciative visitors. |
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The photographs below show some of the major
renovations underway at Face to Face in the fall of 2017
Below: Face to Face Executive Director Mary Kay Meeks-Hank with SGSS board member Frank Noyes
in the organization's temporary quarters in the First United Methodist Church of Germantown.
Click here (or on the screenshot above) to watch an interesting video update on Face to Face's capital campaign
Above: Face to Face Executive Director Mary Kay Meeks-Hank
Below: these new murals were part of the most recent renovations
| Face to Face's Soup Kitchen | Face to Face's Soup Kitchen |
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| Tindley Temple Soup Kitchen |
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| Tindley Temple Soup Kitchen | Tindley Temple Soup Kitchen | Tindley Temple Soup Kitchen |
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| Reba Poole, Kitchen Director | Mr. McCoy, 92, volunteer cook (2012) | Robert O'Ferrall with the new meat grinder |
| St. John's Hospice | St. John's Hospice |
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| Brother Kip at work | Joe Smith in the clothing room |
| St. Francis Inn Ministry | St. Francis Inn Ministry |
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| St. Francis Inn Ministry | St. Francis Inn Ministry |
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Society board members Jeff Swarr (left)
and Pete Veloski visit St. Francis.
Click here to read an interesting story about Father Mike
and his long service at St. Francis Inn
| St. Vincent's (Face-to-Face) | St. Vincent's (Face-to-Face) |
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| St. Vincent's (Face-to-Face) |
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| Whosoever Gospel Mission | Whosoever Gospel Mission | Whosoever Gospel Mission |
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| Whosoever Gospel Mission | Whosoever Gospel Mission |
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We remain committed to the spirit of our founders' vision,
and invite tax-deductible donations from those who feel led
to support our commitment to feed the hungry.
For more information on how you can help
please click here.
Click here to return to our homepage
Questions or encouraging words are always welcome at
SpringGardenSoupSociety@verizon.net