The Soup Kitchen that runs along with the Homless Shelter only operates from during the work-week, leaving the residents of the shelter without food throughout the weekends. Saturday Blessings allows individuals, groups and organizations like G.L.A.S.S. Of Camp Lejeune to deliver and serve food to the residents (if you're wondering what happens on Sunday, that particular gap is filled by a local church).
On our initial visit August 3rd, we were told that there wasn't anyone coming that following Saturday, August 10th. It didn't take much discussion to return. While talking to the residents and the shelter manager, Al, we learned that though many people donate food, that most times it isn't healthy... or even edible at times. Al mentioned that he's had to refuse food from donors because it was spoiled or near spoiling. The residents also told us that some donors weren't very kind towards them-some didn't speak to them at all. Even more surprising to them was how young we are. "Usually, you don't see young people coming in without someone older bringing them in", Al mentioned. All things considered, G.L.A.S.S' presence was greatly appreciated.
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