Bishop Joseph Williams spent a recent morning at Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, getting a firsthand look at the vital outreach that staff and volunteers provide, and the community ties built there every day.
During his visit, Bishop Williams toured offices, the cafeteria, storerooms and more; saw the framed photos of numerous graduating culinary classes, and learned more about the meals served and services provided. He also heard about the needs facing the Camden community.
“We do everything here from goal-setting to conflict resolution and self-care,” said Ja’Net Dingle, MSW, program manager for the culinary arts training program. “Self-care is not selfish. When you go on an airplane, the first thing they tell you is to ‘put on your oxygen mask first.’ That is what we teach here. You put your oxygen on first, and then you worry about others around you.”
Among those to show Bishop Williams around the facility Aug. 24 were Carrie Kitchen-Santiago, executive director; Noreen Flewelling, vice president of development; and George Lynn, a longtime volunteer and parishioner of Christ the King in Haddonfield.
“Food insecurity impacts so many people, and their families and communities,” Lynn said. “The mission of this organization and the mission of the Church and Diocese of Camden are tightly connected.”
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