Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

SOPHIA’S KITCHEN As a mission of the Heart of Peoria Catholic Community, Sophia’s Kitchen believes in providing nourishment to those most in need through food for the day, support for their health needs and spiritual guidance for their everlasting souls.

105 N. Richard Pryor Place Peoria, IL 61605 Phone: (309) 655-1578 Email: soupkitchen2010@@gmail.com

Website : CatholicPeoria.com Facebook : @SophiasKitchen

KEY STAFF: Claire Crone, Program Director

Courtney Curtis, Assistant Manager Sr. Merlinda Marco, Assistant Manager

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Fr. William Miller

Greg Birkland Jason Weber

HOW TO HELP Canned food drives help us stock our Friday Pantries. Donations of pet foods of all types are appreciated for our furry friends. Volunteers are always welcome. Visit www.CatholicPeoria.com to fill out a volunteer application. Monetary donations are always helpful to support our mission.

WHAT WE DO Sophia’s Kitchen serves hot meals Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. We also provide a bag of groceries at our Friday pantry, held each Friday from 1 to 3 PM. A pet food pantry is held each Thursday from 1 to 3 PM. A Little Free Pantry hangs outside to provide food for the homeless 24/7.

DID YOU KNOW Sophia’s Kitchen works with other organizations to provide additional services. We are regularly visited by Goodwill, OSF Care a Van, HOWIE and DreamCenter Hygiene vans. We help JOLT, HSC, Brighter Days Ahead and the Living Roomwith lunches for their day programs.

VISION To see that no one goes hungry. VALUES

We uphold our Catholic values of treating each person who comes through our doors with dignity and respect, as we value all lives.

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