Kevin Sookdeo, Director of Operations, with Founder Tony Singh.
Images courtesy of Tracey Khan
Calvary’s Mission Food Pantry in Richmond Hill, Queens, which helps round 1,500 households weekly, is gearing up for a major enlargement. Director of Operations Kevin Sookdeo introduced plans for his or her sixteenth annual fundraiser banquet to assist the pantry safe a devoted facility. The charity at the moment gives groceries valued at $100 to $120 per household weekly from the basement of the Neighborhood Bible Evangelical Free Church. Sookdeo and his workforce are working to broaden their providers in response to rising demand.
The upcoming fundraiser, scheduled for October 11 at Dyker Beach Golf Course, 1030 86th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228, goals to lift $1.5 million. This aim will allow Calvary’s Mission to buy a constructing and function 5 days every week. “Having our personal area would considerably enhance our operations…It could allow us to higher serve our folks by permitting them to entry meals on a schedule that matches their wants moderately than solely as soon as every week. We envision a people-choice pantry the place people can store for his or her wants in a grocery store-like setting,” Sookdeo defined.
Sookdeo added {that a} new construct will assist Calvary’s Mission supply the neighborhood a extra complete assist system. “We wish to meet with our folks, perceive their wants, and supply extra assist past simply meals distribution…this might embody connecting them with different providers and assets they might want,” he added.
The occasion at Dyker Seashore Golf Course guarantees to be a memorable night. It should function a three-course meal, desserts, an open bar, and dancing. Tickets are $125, and all proceeds will go in the direction of the enlargement mission. The golf course’s scenic location and welcoming atmosphere will present an satisfying expertise for attendees whereas supporting a worthy trigger.
Sookdeo emphasised that Calvary’s Mission is absolutely volunteer-driven, with all donations instantly benefiting the neighborhood. “We don’t pay anybody; each greenback we obtain goes straight into our efforts to assist these in want…If there are any philanthropists on the market who wish to make a major influence, we welcome any contributions,” he careworn.
Along with donations and ticket gross sales, the group is at all times in search of volunteers. “If folks wish to become involved, they’ll volunteer… we’re grateful for any assist we obtain,” the director famous.
Calvary’s Mission continues to make a major distinction within the lives of many, and with the neighborhood’s assist, it hopes to broaden its attain and improve its providers even additional.
For these excited by attending, buying tickets, or supporting the trigger, Calvary’s tickets can be found right here Eventbrite, or by looking out Calvary’s Mission 16 annual fundraiser banquet on Eventbrite.
Guyanese American entrepreneur Tony Singh leads the Mission, staying on the forefront of addressing meals insecurity by offering balanced diets to quite a few residents to fight starvation.
