People’s Meals” Social Soup kitchen (Athens Municipality)

Objective of the Structure

The "People's Meals" Social Soup Kitchen, in the Municipality of Athens, hosts more than 200 visitors on a daily basis, offering quality and nutritious meals in a welcoming space.

The basic operating philosophy of the Structure is tackling the phenomenon of extreme poverty and social exclusion through the support of visitors at multiple levels.

That is why creative actions of reintegration and psychosocial empowerment are implemented at the same time.

Services

From the beginning of the Structure’s operation, our priority has been the holistic support of the visitors. Thus, we provide:

Full lunch meal in a specially designed area,
Psychosocial Care & Empowerment,
Work Orientation,
Provision of basic necessities,
Scholarships - Educational Support for Children/Adolescents,
Theatrical Events of the homeless’ Theater Group "Walkabout",
Book Presentations,
Lending library,
Equal Cinema, and
Creative Employment Workshop.

Beneficiaries

Individuals and households, who live in the Municipality of Athens, based on social and economic criteria, which can be proven with the relevant supporting documents, and are in a state of poverty or threatened by poverty (e.g. Greek Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD/ΤΕΒΑ) beneficiaries,
People with very low and/or and zero annual income, legally resident citizens of 3rd countries or stateless persons and applicants for international protection).

Basic registration documents

In order to join the Social Soup Kitchen of our Organization, the visitor is asked to present the following supporting documents:

Photocopy of ID or passport,
Photocopy of bill or proof of permanent residence or lease or proof of homelessness,
Certificate of marital status,
Recent bank statement, and
Social Security Registration Number (AMKA) certificate.

The additional supporting documents are examined on a case-by-case basis.

Promotional sponsorships

Social giving is a concept that binds people together. If your time is limited, but you still want to contribute to our effort to create a society of equal opportunities for all, below you will find a list of the most useful products to offer: long-lasting food (biscuits, preserves, jams, honey, pulses, pasta, rice, cereal, long-life milk) kitchen paper, toilet paper, paper towels, paper tablecloths, baby wipes, hand soap, garbage bags, cleaners.

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Social reintegration actions

The initiatives planned by the Structure’s staffhave as their central axis the innovation, the offer and the awareness - education of the general public.

From the first moment, in 2013, when the space opened its doors, it escaped from the conventional framework of catering and evolved into a multi-faceted and versatile hub of social offering with cultural activities, counseling and psychosocial support.

Become a volunteer

Volunteering is an act of selfless giving that contributes to the overall well-being of society. It is an attitude of life that helps to improve the conditions in the social environment and the volunteer as an individual.

If you are interested in donating your time to the Organization's Human Meals Structure then complete your application. Our volunteers can contribute either in the practical process of providing food (serving and then cleaning) or in more organizational positions such as finding sponsorships and planning/coordinating creative activities.

Because the world needs you!