Jubilee Kitchen — Attraction in Pittsburgh

I did NOT have a good experience my first time visiting this place. I mean, I walked in wasn't warmly greeted, just surprised stares and "Hey, do you want some food." My response was "Yes, I would like some food." Took a seat by the window and began eating the salad that was neatly placed on the table before the food arrived. I was grateful for a meal after 48 hours. Same lady that asked did I want some food asked how many burgers I would like, 1 or two. I replied, 2, thank you. A cook kindly brought the plate of burgers, macaroni and asparagus. At this point I hadn't taken four fork fulls out of the salad before the same lady came and sat in front of me and began asking me questions, Did I call Allegheny Link, where I'm staying and my name. Pause. First, her approach was rude. My thing is is if she needed that info that should have been asked before I took a seat at one of the tables and began eating. She's asking these questions expecting a response while I'm in the process of breaking down my food, eating and I felt like that was RUDE in a MAJOR way. No "excuse me" or anything. She could have even asked me after I was finished eating. I didn't care to eat there anymore and they didn't have any containers to put the food in.

Just because a person is homeless doesn't mean that person doesn't have sense or table manners. Showing courtesy, respect would have been the least she could have done. It seems as though she was only concerned about A name because she asked me to give her "any name" suggesting they don't care who the people are but the increase in numbers of who they serve, maybe to increase their deductions, but the bottom line is the staff or volunteers have no real compassion for people of the community.

It's essential that they show people more courtesy. I didn't ask the lady's name because I felt like she was a representation of the entire establishment and everyone who works and volunteers at Jubilee Kitchen. Also, it'd be helpful and more convenient to have people sign in upon entering to prevent rude encounters such as this & resource print-outs that are readily available to take.

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Wonderful group of people trying to make a difference, one meal at a time.

I had the pleasure of meeting with the Director and Operations coordinator. They are both awesome gals, doing so much with so little.

After meeting with them, I wanted to do something to help, and we are in the process of making something great happen.

If you are able, reach-out to them and ask what you can do. Do something, it need not be complicated or put too great a burden on you personally, but it could mean the difference in someone else's life.

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Me my wife and a few local freinds from Pittsburgh stopped by today and volunteered along with donating a few cold weather items. We were welcomed with open arms and truly loved our time there .We are Missionaries from West Virginia and were in town for the weekend. God Bless you and your families for your service in helping those in need. God tells us to feed His sheep . John 21-17 We picked up a few tips that will help us in our Mission Ministry. WARM HANDS FROM WARM HEARTS-...