03/28/2025
I've got good news to share! Until last spring, we were only able to run our breakfast program during the coldest months of the year. Then, for the first time last spring, we managed to keep serving breakfast throughout the summer, three mornings each week. So I'm delighted to share with you that beginning on April 22, Chaplains On the Way's Breakfast Program will once again begin its summer schedule, serving our unhoused neighbors Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings each week from 7:30 to 9:30am!
Friends, the wolves are at the door! The current Administration is gutting federal relief programs right and left. The Dept. of Agriculture has just cut a stupefying $1 billion in funding to schools and community food banks. I hardly need to tell you that once again we are living through unprecedented times, and we need your help in caring for those among us who have the least. Your generous hearts will help us to keep the wolves from the door.
Here are a few ways you can help:
1) You can donate food and other essential items. Here's a link to a Signup Genius for daily food donations. https://bit.ly/3VtCLAX
2) You can volunteer to help prepare and serve breakfast, help wash dishes, or simply sit and talk with our unhoused guests. We welcome volunteers to help us during the hours of 7:00 to 10:00am, or any portion of that time. It's up to you! Here's a link to a Signup Genius for Volunteers. https://bit.ly/4iPg2sp
3) A cash donation in any amount is always appreciated. https://www.chaplainsontheway.us/donate
4) Lastly, here's a list of items needed over the summer months. If you'd like to donate any of the items listed below, please contact the program director, Marc Fredette, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 781.652.1339!
Cans of regular grind caffeinated coffee
Assorted cold cereals, i.e., Corn Flakes, Cheerios, Special K, etc.
Granola and fruit & nut bars
Men’s and Women’s new lightweight outerwear sizes medium – extra large
Men’s and Women’s new T-shirts and underwear sizes medium – extra large
Sleeping bags
Umbrellas
Waterproof, lightweight ponchos
McDonald's $5 or $10 Gift Cards
So this summer, we welcome volunteers to help us during the hours of 7:00 to 10:00am, or any portion of that time. It's up to you!
The Breakfast Program offers our unhoused friends a warm, home-cooked breakfast, a social hall, restrooms, and a quiet place to sleep for a few hours. Additionally, our chaplains sit with guests of any and all faiths, or no particular faith, to listen, bear witness, and share spiritual resources. We...
