A Just Harvest’s meal offerings extend beyond 7649 N. Paulina.
Once a week, A Just Harvest partners with St. Jerome Parish on 1709 W. Lunt in Rogers Park to provide a hot, nutritious meal to an average of 50 patrons. In 2015, that added up to over 3,000 meals.
“We started with St. Jerome about a year and a half ago,” says David Crawford, Director of the Community Kitchen at A Just Harvest.
“We saw an opportunity to provide a mid-week lunch for Rogers Park residents who may need a meal or a chance to be with other people.”
St. Jerome, site of weekly meals
The mid-week meal at St. Jerome has a decidedly different feel than the evening dinner at A Just Harvest. Patrons at St. Jerome’s line-up to collect their food buffet style rather than being served. There is also significantly more space in which to sit.
“St. Jerome’s is a former school, so there’s a lot of space,” says Crawford.
“It’s a little slower, a little more relaxed, which gives patrons time to check-in and get to know one another.”
Sue Biver, Owner of VIP International Travel and Lead Chef for the lunch, indicates the Wednesday meal grew out of a desire of St. Jerome’s parishioners to serve in Rogers Park.
“Our parishioners recognized we had neighbors who might benefit from something like this,” says Biver.
Contact David Crawford to learn how you can get involved.
