The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral on the corner of 38th and Chestnut Streets is offering free lunches for children up to 18 years of age (21 years if disabled) in its air-conditioned main church this summer. Lunch will be served from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from Monday, June 18 to Thursday, August 9.
The lunches will offer children 1/3 of their nutritional requirements for the day, according to the Cathedral. There will also be simple art activities and games for kids.
The Cathedral is also looking for volunteers to assist with this program. You can work one day a week, one week, or come for several days. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Stacey Middleton at karolmel_2000@yahoo.com or Meredith Wiggins at dancingturnips@yahoo.com or 626-487-5929.
Contact the Cathedral at 215-386-0234 with any questions.
June 14th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Ah, this seems wrong. Parents should feed their kids. WTF is wrong with this country.
June 14th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Are you really complaining about a church offering free meals of nutritional value to children? WTF is right, something is wrong and this time it’s not our country.
June 14th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Many kids don’t have access to nutritious food at home or meaningful activities during the summer. It’s a sad day when feeding children is considered wrong.