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COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Serving Our Community Seven Days a Week

This volunteer-led meal program serves individuals and families seven days a week, 365 days a year. 

SHARING MEALS | CHANGING LIVES

What began in 1982 as a pot of soup in the back of Sister Angela Mary Parker’s station wagon has evolved into Religious Community Service’s (RCS) Community Kitchen on its George Street campus in New Bern, North Carolina.

Community is the goal when individuals and families walk through the organization’s doors to take a seat at the table in the Community Kitchen. When people share a meal together, something extraordinary takes place—they begin sharing their lives. Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity find more than a meal around the tables at RCS. They build supportive community, are engaged holistically, and empowered for permanent life-change.

Impact lives around the tables of RCS' Community Kitchen. 

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Join Us in the Kitchen

 

At RCS, we are blessed with incredible volunteers who dedicate their time every month to preparing, cooking, and serving meals in our Community Kitchen. Individuals, groups, churches, and local businesses come together to share their talents and generosity—and there’s always room for more at the table. Click below to explore available opportunities.

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Welcome to Our Table

Our Community Kitchen serves a variety of hot meals, including fresh produce, pasta, soups, bread, and meat. Each meal is prepared daily by volunteer groups within our community.

 

Lunch: Mondays-Saturdays from 10:30a-11:45a

Breakfast: Sundays at 9:00a

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If you have specific questions about accessing services, volunteering, or making a donation, please fill out the form below and we will get back to you!

Please note: Due to a high increase in demand, questions regarding rent, utility, prescription, and grocery assistance cannot be handled via this online inquiry form. For assistance with these matters, please call Client Services:  Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST at 252-633-2767, x4015.

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Observing Good Friday, RCS is closed.

The Community Kitchen will be open to serve lunch from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM,

and the shelter will open at 3:00 PM.

919 George Street

New Bern, NC 28560

Non-Discrimination Policy

Religious Community Services (RCS) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

RCS is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and community partners.

 

In alignment with applicable laws and funding requirements, RCS ensures that its programs and services are accessible to all individuals and operate in compliance with local, state, and federal non-discrimination regulations.

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