Who can come eat at the soup kitchen?
  • Everyone is welcome! In fact some of our diners live outside the Bristol area.
When are the meals served?
  • Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 10:30 and lunch is served promptly at 11:30.
What hours do you accept donations?
  • Monday-Friday 8am-2pm.
How do I qualify for the monthly food bag?
  • You need to bring some type of identification. Unlike the soup kitchen you do need to live in the East Bay area.
If any, what are the hours of operation on holidays?
  • The soup kitchen and pantry are closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. All other holidays will be the regular hours from 8am-2pm.
Do you run any special programs during the Holidays?
  • Yes, we give out a food basket for both Thanksgiving and Christmas and we run an Adopt-A-Family program for Christmas as well.
Are you religiously affiliated?
  • No, although we are located in St. Michael's Parish House.
What items are frequently needed?