Comedor (Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen)

In the heart of Picota, where the parish is located, a dedicated community of Salesian sisters operates the Sacred Heart of Jesus Soup Kitchen. Six days a week, they serve nourishing lunches to anyone in need—charging only a fraction of the cost of a typical restaurant meal. And for those unable to pay, they offer meals entirely free of charge. 

This ministry is sustained solely by Divine Providence. In recent years, however, rising costs have made it increasingly difficult to continue feeding the poorest without charge. The sisters have had to raise the cost of each plate from $0.75 to approximately $1.25, a change that has impacted their ability to serve the most vulnerable. 

Recognizing the growing needs of nearby communities, the parish pastor invited the sisters to extend their outreach to a settlement of Venezuelan migrants, many of whom live in extreme poverty. Though eager to respond, the sisters lacked the resources—until generous donors from the United States stepped in. With their support, the soup kitchen began delivering up to 136 plates of food to those most in need, including many who received meals free of charge. 

To sustain and expand this vital work, we are seeking $1,000 in monthly support. These funds will allow the sisters to continue feeding the poorest members of the community at no cost and to bring meals directly to those who cannot reach the soup kitchen. Your generosity will help ensure that no one is turned away hungry. Together, we can be instruments of God’s Divine Providence.