Despite Long Island being a land of plenty for many of its residents, for others, hunger is a daily reality. Partnering with the North Shore Soup Kitchen, THE LIFE helps those who need the most basic of necessities, food, by preparing and delivering delicious hot meals once a month to the North Shore Soup Kitchen located in the basement of the First Baptist Church, 7 Continental Place, Glen Cove, New York.

Every month, volunteers shop for supplies to make the meal. Our original and famous dish is Shepherd's Pie, consisting of ground beef, onions, gravy, vegetables, and topped off with mashed potatoes and cheese. This is a favorite amongst the "guests" as they are lovingly called at North Shore Soup Kitchen. During the pandemic, when we sometimes cooked twice a month, we added a new dish to the menu, Pasta with Meat Sauce. A second group of volunteers gathers monthly to prepare the dish.  Currently, we prepare 15-20 pans of food each month, feeding approximately 120 people. North Shore Food Kitchen serves approximately 1,250 meals each month.
 

The cooking is prepared in the kitchen at THE LIFE once a month, and the food is delivered to the North Shore Soup Kitchen on the following Tuesday morning. Volunteers are always welcome. One can support this ministry by donating funds to THE LIFE designated for Meal-a-Month.

For additional information, or to volunteer, email Beth.Jarvis@thelifeny.org or call 516-333-3355.