There are pictures also from the Carter Burden Center (named after a NYC citycouncilman who established this center to care for and feed those 
in need. He has since died but his wife, according to our host and volunteer cordinator - Yelana (see image at right in the front row, second from the right) - still works on the Board of Directors. The photos that follow are a collection from working there (remember, there are a lot more photos, these are just a sampling). For example, Group number 1 went there today and there were several images and even some video that were taken. During today's work, we split into three roving teams to deliver food and one that remained at the center to prepare food for the sit down meals for the people that come there. For the "delivery" meals, each team was given a large "hot" bag that included a hot meal for each recipient and a 
"cold bag" (see image at left) that included juice, milk, bread, butter and a fruit cup for desert. My team consisted of John C. and Chris B.. We had about a dozen homes to deliver and and the addresses were within 30 minutes of actual walking.
in need. He has since died but his wife, according to our host and volunteer cordinator - Yelana (see image at right in the front row, second from the right) - still works on the Board of Directors. The photos that follow are a collection from working there (remember, there are a lot more photos, these are just a sampling). For example, Group number 1 went there today and there were several images and even some video that were taken. During today's work, we split into three roving teams to deliver food and one that remained at the center to prepare food for the sit down meals for the people that come there. For the "delivery" meals, each team was given a large "hot" bag that included a hot meal for each recipient and a 
"cold bag" (see image at left) that included juice, milk, bread, butter and a fruit cup for desert. My team consisted of John C. and Chris B.. We had about a dozen homes to deliver and and the addresses were within 30 minutes of actual walking. 
Every group was required to wear gloves during the food preparation and or handling. This was pretty easy for those of with small hands but a challenge for the rest..... Fortunately, we finally found some large gloves (as seen in the picture here). It was very humid and these gloves were not powdered, so they kind of "stuck" to your hand..... 
Oh well. I am sure that all of the teams did a great job. I want to take this time to at least congratulate my two young men for not only the way they addressed and interacted with the elderly people we had the honor to meet.... they also dealt with some "potentially" embarassing situation VERY WELL!!!!! Kudos to them. 
After completing our work (including the clean up phase) we were invited to eat lunch at the center. The meal of the day was roasted chicken, spinich, bread, fruit cup and apple juice. The food was good but the company was fabulous. After the meal, we cleaned OUR table and left as a presentation for the diners was about to begin.
Oh well. I am sure that all of the teams did a great job. I want to take this time to at least congratulate my two young men for not only the way they addressed and interacted with the elderly people we had the honor to meet.... they also dealt with some "potentially" embarassing situation VERY WELL!!!!! Kudos to them. 
After completing our work (including the clean up phase) we were invited to eat lunch at the center. The meal of the day was roasted chicken, spinich, bread, fruit cup and apple juice. The food was good but the company was fabulous. After the meal, we cleaned OUR table and left as a presentation for the diners was about to begin.Later in the evening, our dinner was prepared. Each evening's meal is prepared by one group and everyone takes turns cleaning up. The pictures below are from the Monday nights food preparation.
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For those who are interested, you can read more about the Carter Burden Center for the Aging at http://www.burdencenter.org.
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