My Nonprofit Reviews

The Mata Amritanadamayi Math organization’s humanitarian projects are numerous and diverse. They range from orphanages and schools, to full blown disaster relief projects. My personal experiences are about Mother's Kitchen – NYC, one of the many soup kitchens organized by this group. My initial visits several years ago consisted of several hours after work. By then, the food was cooked, and my efforts were spent cleaning up. My true appreciation for what Mother’s Kitchen entailed came later when I went back to school and had more free time, and therefore was able to spend the entire day volunteering. The food was fresh and delicious, and primarily donated. Although it took nearly an entire day to prepare and cook a full meal from scratch, it was completely worth it when you heard the appreciation expressed for the warm home-cooked vegetarian meal. Furthermore, there was no air conditioning (or cooling system of any sort!) back in the kitchen by the stoves. Yet every month, the cooks would be diligently cooking for up to 6 hours straight. In my mind, this speaks volumes about the character of the people who volunteer their time and energy for this organization. Mother’s Kitchen is a peaceful place created to feed those who are hungry with the same pride and love we take in feeding our own families. All religions and faiths are welcome, united in the mission to show compassion for one another. This is what makes Mata Amritanadamayi Math such a great organization.

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