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Detroit soup kitchen open for Detroiters in need during COVID-19 crisis

Posted at 11:01 PM, May 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-04 23:06:18-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) — A Detroit soup kitchen continues to offer meals with safe delivery amid the COVID-19 health crisis.

The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, located on the east side of Detroit, is providing food at all meal sites with take-away meals, organizers said.

Additionally, food pantry items are available on a drive-thru basis.

The meals are being served at meal site locations at 1264 Meldrum and 4390 Conner.

The Meldrum location will be providing meals 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Conner location is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and also until 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Capuchin Services food pantry, 6333 Medbury, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. If you are looking to get food from the pantry, organizers encourage that you call 313-925-0514 to make an appointment.

For more information on hours of service, visit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen website here.

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