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A client once remarked that what makes this program so special
is the love that goes into the meals. The program was established
at St. John's Episcopal Church, in Kingston, NY in 1991
and began serving meals in 1992.
Angel Food East is an independent and ecumenical program
that serves essentially homebound people living with
HIV/AIDS regardless of gender, age, race, economic status,
sexual orientation or religious affiliation. Clients are
referred to us by ARCS (AIDS-related community services),
Mid-Hudson CARE, Family Woodstock, and individual contacts.
During the first half of 2006 we prepared 3000 meals.
AFE prepares and delivers free nutritious hot meals
to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Ulster County.
Monday through Friday,
volunteers gather in the parish kitchen
to prepare a four-course meal for up to 50 clients daily.
These meals are delivered by volunteers directly to
the clients at home. This ensures client confidentiality,
while offering the clients direct, personal contact
with caring members of their community.
Approximately 50 volunteers plan menus, shop, cook,
and deliver the meal.
