Soup Kitchen
Tuesdays 09:30 to 12:30
The Missionaries of Charity in Rotterdam, supported by COS volunteers for over two decades, are a devoted group of Sisters. Each week, a committed team of volunteers travels from The Hague to assist the Sisters with their Soup Kitchen by preparing vegetables. The volunteers’ main tasks involve peeling and chopping vegetables and unloading food deliveries. The Sisters then cook and serve the meals themselves later in the afternoon. Volunteers also join the Sisters in a prayer at their peaceful onsite chapel.
Throughout the week, the Sisters provide meals to the homeless with support from various volunteer groups and food donations from local supermarkets. Additionally, they assist women in need and mothers with babies and young children. They have an established network to aid their homeless guests, including medical, financial, and legal organizations.
Donations are accepted as follows:
- Food: Non-perishable items like rice, pasta, beans, etc.
- Clothing and shoes: For men, women, and children. Items must be laundered, weather-appropriate, and in very good condition. Note: Clothes are inspected before donation, and unsuitable items will be disposed of. Download more detailed criteria here.
- Other items: Small unused travel/hotel-sized toiletries, tissues, baby wipes, small blankets, cleaning/laundry supplies, hand soap, new towels, etc.
- Monetary: for ‘free will offerings’ contact the Rotterdam mission directly on; +31 (0) 10 477 3611. Or their main organisation; motherhouse@missionariesofcharity.org
Item donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office during opening hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:30- 15:30) only.
Being part of the Soup Kitchen is a wonderfully rewarding experience. Due to its popularity among volunteers, there is often a reserve list in operation. If you would like to learn more, please contact the Parish Office (office@parish.nl) and they will connect you with the coordinator.
