Services

The Men’s Dining Hall

For over 40 years St. John’s has been providing meals to those in need of life’s most essential resource — food. In a converted wing of the historic St. John’s church our guests can eat their meal in peace. Away from the noise of McCarter Highway. Out of the rain, snow and sleet. A brief respite from the oppressive heat of the summer, or the bitter cold of the Passaic river in the winter. The men’s dining hall offers a few moments of peace for our guests. Volunteers have a chance to interact with our visitors, whether by offering conversation or just a cup of coffee. Many of the men who visit the dining hall are grateful for the comfort it offers, and we are glad to have them. As we continue to grow and more volunteers offer their time, we are able to provide more for the men who visit. Often you’ll find the hall decorated for the appropriate holiday. In the summer iced coffee is served offering a brief escape from the heat and humidity. For Halloween volunteers put together bags of candy for the men to take. We are always trying to offer more and do little things to make our guests more comfortable. We’d like to thank all the volunteers who go the extra mile in making the St. John’s Men’s Dining Hall into a more welcoming environment, and each small thing we offer brings us closer to that goal.