North Shore INN

North Shore INN: Mission
The INN is a soup kitchen that serves, without question, anyone who comes for a meal.

It is open three days a week from noon to 1:00 PM.  In addition, donated clothing and canned goods are distributed to guests.  Advocates work with guests who need referrals for community services such as health care, housing, employment, etc. A brochure is included for further detail.

Internship Opportunities at the NS INN
Volunteers are needed at the NS INN for many of the "behind the scene" operations in addition to the preparation and serving of meals. They are listed below. Anyone undertaking such assignments, however, should first serve in the meal service to get a feel for the program as a whole.

Advocacy
Research and organize information about resources for guests such as food pantries, thrift shops, housing, employment, health, dental, and eye care.  Information should include eligibility, access, hours, location, and fees.  Prepare one-page flyers in English and Spanish for guests’ use.

Funding  Sources
Assist grant writing volunteer in the locating appropriate funding sources, both public and private. Assist in grant writing and follow up. Prepare manual for use of grant writers.

Food donations/Pick Up Persons (PUPS)
Organize and update file on food donors (supermarkets, catering halls, delis, etc) and those who collect these donations (PUPS).  Include names and phone numbers of PUPS and contact person at donor sites, days, times, type and volume of donation.

Holidays
Assist holiday (Thanksgiving and Christmas) chairpersons in organizing and information about donors of holiday food and gifts, volunteers, days and hours.  Prepare manuals for subsequent holiday use.