Soup Feed

Preparing the food.

Every second Saturday of the Month the African American Community Service Agency puts on a soup feed for anyone, primarily veterans and homeless. I figured this could be one way that i support Milan and get involved in the community.  The AACSA partners with American Legion, who is a nationwide organization serving veterans through various programs.  I volunteered to help serve and to see who really comes and utilizes this agency. There were two men in the kitchen cooking from 8am until about noon.  They made BBQ chicken, rice, beans, gravy and rolls.

Veterans and volunteers enjoying their meal.

Veteran enjoying his food after giving us a hard time for only having spoons and no forks.

The agency also has pantry for food that the collect to give away to families or individuals who are in need.  On Soup Feed days, the volunteers prepare food bags to give away.  Food bags include essentials such as water, fruits, vegetables, pre-made meal kits and several other generous offerings.  Safeway, Trader Joes and Mi Pueblo are some of those who donate food to the agency.  When I helped out it was just me and a few older Filipino ladies who were associated with American Legion.  We served the veterans and listened to them gossip about their old war days or different types of boats, guns and airplanes.  I was surprised that not as many people showed up as I assumed.  Only a handful of veterans came in, and no homeless.  There was ample food made to be served and given away, but there was not enough people taking advantage of the resource.

Food bags to be given away.

Muffins, asparagus and other food.

Salad kits.