Trinity Soup Kitchen – 30 May 2012 Distribution

Dear friends and family,

The month of June is Trinity Soup Kitchen’s 4th Anniversary and we are very thankful for the many blessings and support from our families and like-minded friends .

Given the "promptings" over the last two months and having witnessed an increase in the number of migrants in Little India who are in need of help, we have decided to re-organize this mission by channeling our resources towards the food programme in Little India.

Our food distribution at the Blue Stars Dormitory will terminate by end of June 2012 (..and yes, it’s kinda ). Any balance funds from this mission will be used to support the food programme in Little India. As part of our outreach programme to the migrants in Blue Stars Dormitory, we plan to distribute goody bags to them, twice a year during Christmas and CNY/Hari Raya. We look forward to having our dear volunteers together again to support this effort.

Here’s the update on our last food distribution:

Distribution at Blue Stars Dormitory on 30 May 2012

With just 6 volunteers to help with cutting of vegetables and 3 kitchen helpers, it was OT-day for all but thanks to our hardworking volunteers, we managed to complete our tasks by 6pm.

Distribution in the evening went well and was a breeeeze as we had more helpers (great to meet Yvonne, Prema & her bunch of happy friends ). We served 348 bowls of Sambar with rice and distributed 420 bananas, 450 hard-boiled eggs, 500 coffee sachets and 100 packets of bread buns.

On May 30th, we received total $477 donations for this mission (thanks to Roi, Prema, Marilyn & friends, Lucia & Elvin).
Please refer to attached expenditure summary for details.

Our next soup kitchen will be held on Wednesday, 13 June 2012.

Distribution in Little India (Cuff Road Project)

On 2 June, 155 meals were served at the Isthana Restaurant (1C Rowell Road).

Thanks to B & L, Thresa and friends for their kind donations of total $2,900, which will sustain this food programme for the months of June & July 2012.

Blessings,
Janice
Mobile: 9189 3883

"We cannot all do great things…., but we can do small things with great love…"

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Expenditure (30May2012).xls

Trinity Soup Kitchen – 16 May 2012 Distribution

Dear friends and family,

Our soup kitchen on 25 April 2012 had to be cancelled and was held on 16 May 2012. Here’s the update:

Distribution at Blue Stars Dormitory on 16 May 2012

After a one-month absence, our team returned to discover a new addition in the kitchen – a mini component set . So, we asked our 12-year old Gabriel which station we should tune in to and his answer was classic – "Gold 90.5 since most of our volunteers are "seniors"!!". So, with Gold 90.5 music playing in the background, our dedicated volunteers "jived" to the rhythm and completed the tasks ahead of scheduled time.

Thanks to all of our volunteers, the food distribution in the evening went well. We served a total 341 bowls of Sambar with rice and distributed 369 oranges, 500 coffee sachets and 100 packets of bread buns.

For the month of May 2012, we received total $1,190 of donations for this mission (thanks to J, Roi, Darrer & Mary Woo).
Please refer to attached expenditure summary for details.

Our next soup kitchen will be held this Wednesday, 30 May 2012.

Distribution in Little India (Cuff Road Project)

The number of meals served at the Isthana Restaurant (1C Rowell Road) as follows:
7 Apr: 138 meals
14 Apr: 137 meals
21 Apr: 137 meals
28 Apr: 149 meals

5 May: 179 meals
12 May: 126 meals
19 May: 149 meals
26 May: 163 meals

As at 26 May 2012, we have exhausted the funds for this food programme. We will continue with this mission for the month of June.
From July onwards, this mission will be put on hold till we secure more funds to sustain the food programme.

Blessings,
Janice
Mobile: 9189 3883

"We cannot all do great things…., but we can do small things with great love…"

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Expenditure (16May2012).xls

Trinity Soup Kitchen – 11 April 2012 Distribution

Dear friends and family,

Am pleased to bring you an update on our soup kitchen distribution.

Distribution at Blue Stars Dormitory on 11 April 2012

We had extra goodies to distribute to the migrants on 11 Apr 12. On top of our Sambar delights, 970 residents at the dormitory each received a new t-shirt (Thanks, Debbie). In total, we served 359 bowls of Sambar with rice, 450 hard-boiled eggs and distributed 468 bananas & pears and 500 coffee sachets.

As at 11 Apr, we have a balance budget of $2,114.77. Please refer to attached expenditure summary.

Our next soup kitchen will be held on Wednesday, 25 April 2012.

Distribution in Little India (Cuff Road Project)

The number of meals served at the Isthana Restaurant (1C Rowell Road) as follows:
7 Apr: 138 meals
14 Apr: 137 meals
21 Apr: 137 meals

As at 14 Apr, we have a balance budget of $1,940.60. We hope to support the Cuff Road Project for another year and seek your kind sponsorship towards this mission.

Blessings,
Janice
Mobile: 9189 3883

"We cannot all do great things…., but we can do small things with great love…"

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Expenditure (11April2012).xls

Trinity Soup Kitchen – 28 March 2012 Distribution

Dear friends and family,

Happy Easter!

Am pleased to bring you an update on our last soup kitchen.

Distribution at Blue Stars Dormitory on 28 March 2012

Thanks to our chef Shanti, we had a "perfect score" for our sizzling Sambar on March 28th! We had tweaked the recipe a little – less carrot, more potatoes & brinjal for thicker & tastier gravy – and, even with that variance in quantity, the proportion for each food warmer was perfect.

The distribution in the evening went well. We were joined by 3 young & cheerful volunteers (El’s son, Brandon; Francesca & Genevieve) and together with our bunch of cheerful "old guards" , we served 368 bowls of Sambar with rice, 450 hard-boiled eggs and distributed 420 bananas, 100 packet buns and 500 coffee sachets. Thanks to all for your labour of love!

Including donations of $1,200, we have a balance budget of $2,585.77. Please refer to attached expenditure summary for details.

Our next soup kitchen will be held on Wednesday, 11 April 2012.

Distribution in Little India (Cuff Road Project)

The number of meals served at the Isthana Restaurant (1C Rowell Road) for the month of March is as follows:
3 Mar: 130 meals
10 Mar: 129 meals
17 Mar: 118 meals
24 Mar: 140 meals
31 Mar: 127 meals

Blessings,
Janice
Mobile: 9189 3883

"We cannot all do great things…., but we can do small things with great love…"

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Expenditure (28 March2012).xls

Trinity Soup Kitchen – 14 March 2012 Distribution

Dear friends and family,

Distribution at Blue Stars Dormitory on 14 March 2012

To love and to serve…against all odds! Yup, that was what our youngest volunteer, Gabriel, taught us on March 14th.
Despite the absence of his aunt (who was away on holiday) and the drizzle that day, our 12-year old volunteer "scootered" to church in his mobile scooter. He told us he couldn’t stay for the entire session as he had to prepare for his tuition in the evening and yes, he could manage his time well and would use the 2 hours to help with the washing …just 12 years old and already a regular "fixture" in our team. While in the kitchen, Gabriel asked what my favourite quote was and I found out his… "To Serve With Love, Unconditionally". God Bless you, Gabriel!

A few students from RJC joined us that evening and together with our dedicated volunteers, we served 387 bowls of Sambar with rice, 450 hard-boiled eggs and distributed 410 bananas, 100 packet buns, 500 tea sachets !

Attached is the expenditure summary. Including donations from Roi , we have a balance budget of $1,826.76.

Our next Soup Kitchen will be held on Wednesday, 28 March 2012.

Distribution in Little India (Cuff Road Project)

The number of meals served at the Isthana Restaurant (1C Rowell Road) for the month of March is as follows:
3 Mar: 130 meals
10 Mar: 129 meals
17 Mar: 118 meals
24 Mar: 140 meals

Blessings,
Janice
Mobile: 9189 3883

"We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love…"

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Expenditure (14 March2012).xls

Trinity Soup Kitchen – 8 February 2012 Distribution

Dear friends and family,

Distribution at Blue Stars Dormitory on 8 February 2012

It was a day of super "back-ups" ! We were missing a few "regulars" – for marketing & transport arrangements – but thankfully, we were blessed with friends whom we could call upon as "back-ups" . Cheers to all!

In the evening, 7 students (all girls) from RJC joined us for the distribution. They had opted to participate in our soup kitchen as part of their service learning project and our "old guards" were more than happy to be "back-benchers" . In total, we served 380 bowls of Sambar with rice, 450 hard-boiled eggs and distributed 410 bananas, 100 packet buns & 500 tea sachets. We didn’t have packet chicken rice as our sponsor had to source for alternative supplier.

Please find attached expenditure summary for your info; balance budget (including donations of $420 cash and $200 vouchers received on 8 Feb 12) is $2545.41.

Our next Soup Kitchen will be held on Wed, 22 February 2012.

Distribution in Little India (Cuff Road Project)

The number of meals served at the Isthana Restaurant (1C Rowell Road) is as follows:
4 Feb: 108 meals
11 Feb: 100 meals

Blessings,
Janice
Mobile: 9189 3883

"We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love…"

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Expenditure (8Feb2012).xls

Trinity Soup Kitchen : Will you be able to help us on 8th Feb ?

Dear All,

Gong Xi Fa Cai !
Our next session is scheduled for 8th Feb the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 12.30pm.

To help us in our coordination, please advise if you would be able to join us this coming Wednesday, and if you’d be helping in the shopping, preparation, cooking or distribution of the meals. Appreciate if you could confirm by Monday evening.

For those who are joining us for distribution, please be at St Anthony’s Church by 5.45pm.

If you have friends who would like to join us, please feel free to invite them. See you on Wednesday.
Attached is the schedule for the year.

Thanks so much,
Iris & Jay, Trinity Soup Kitchen

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Schedule 2012.pdf

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Schedule in 2012

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Schedule in 2012 (updated on 3 Jan 2012)

(I) Distribution at Blue Stars Dormitory

The Soup Kitchen is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, with the exception for the months of January & May 2012:

– 4 & 18 January 2012 (1st & 3rd Wednesdays)

– 8 & 22 February 2012

– 14 & 28 March 2012

– 11 & 25 April 2012

– 16 & 30 May 2012 (3rd & 5th Wednesdays)

– 13 & 27 June 2012

– 11 & 25 July 2012

– 8 & 22 August 2012

– 12 & 26 September 2012

– 10 & 24 October 2012

– 14 & 28 November 2012

– 12 & 26 December 2012

(II)Distribution in Little India, Cuff Road Project

The soup kitchen is held every Saturday, from 12noon to 2pm, at the Isthana Restaurant (1C Rowell Road). Migrants-in-need are served lunch catered from the restaurant.

Trinity Soup Kitchen – 28 Dec 2011 Christmas Distribution

Dear friends and family,

Christmas Celebration at Blue Stars on Wed, 28 Dec 2011

Dec 28th was an eventful day! In addition to our dedicated regular volunteers, we had new volunteers (Terry, Sharon with her gals, Teresa’s family and 15 Ephesians from the Church of St.Anthony) who joined us as packers for the day. From sorting of t-shirts (thanks to Michael who donated more than 1,000 t-shirts to this Christmas celebration ), slippers, biscuits, toothpaste & drink sachets to fastening the goody bags, everyone was fully engaged.

Our day was made exceptionally sweet with the arrival of the FoodEdge Gourmet truck which delivered bags and trays of delicious cakes and pastries for the migrants (thank you, Mr Singh for your donations). By 5pm, we had all the 6 cars loaded with about 1,080 goody bags and sweets (..thanks Ellery, for responding to our SOS call) and together with Father’s van , we set off for the dormitory.

The distribution was made extra special when the Ephesians "doubled" as carolers for the evening. Henry, the guitarist, led the carolers (aka the tamarind sisters) and belted out a medley of Christmas carols amidst the hustle and bustle of food & goody bags distribution. All went well until the rain came and we had to re-organize the queue. Minutes later however, the team decided to suspend the distribution due to overcrowding. During the interval, the carolers, who had been singing non-stop, entertained the migrants with another medley of soothing carols! Distribution resumed after order was restored and by 8.15pm, all 1,080 goody bags, over 800 portions of pastries/cakes, 150 packets of chicken rice & 150 packets of egg pratas (donations from Shawyn, our chicken rice sponsor) were distributed. Cheers to all!

A series of photos will be sent to you for your viewing pleasure. Heartfelt thanks to all for your loving contribution and participation.

Our next soup kitchen is on this Wed, 4 Jan 2012…and sizzling Sambar is back on the menu!

Distribution in Little India @Isthana Restaurant, 1C Rowell Rd

Meals (sponsored by United Texmac, SMTA and TAFF) served for the month of December:
3 Dec: 101 meals
10 Dec: 96 meals
17 Dec: 118 meal
24 Dec: 122 meals
31 Dec: 122 meals

Happy 2012 !

Blessings,
Janice
Mobile: 9189 3883

"We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love…"

packers in action 28dec11

600 packs counting 28dec11

rejoicerejoice 28dec11

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Expenditure (28Dec2011).xls

Trinity Soup Kitchen – 23 November 2011 Distribution

Dear friends and family,

Am pleased to bring you an update on our last soup kitchen distribution.

Distribution at the Blue Stars Dormitory on 23 Nov 11

"How much water to put into the rice cooker?" "Hmmm..aggar-aggar (rough estimate) la.." – this had been the "rule of thumb" when we cook 20kilos of rice and each time, we had varying degrees of "success". On Nov 23rd, we had the most fluffy and "serve-able" rice ever..thanks to Kim, who for the first time had to cook so much rice and did it with flying colours! Yes, our days of "aggar-ration" are over!

We served 380 bowls of sizzling Sambar with well-cooked rice, 100 packets of chicken rice, over 100 pastries/curry puffs from FoodEdge Gourmet, 450 hard boiled eggs and distributed 500 coffee sachets, 100 packs of bread buns and 410 bananas. Cheers to all !!

Our next soup kitchen will be held on Wednesday, 14 December 2011.

Christmas Celebration at Blue Stars on Wed, 28 Dec 2011
Come Dec 28th, our very own santas and santarinas will gather to pack 1,000 Christmas goody bags for the migrants. Once again, depending on the availability of funds and sponsorship, we hope to provide the migrants with items on their wish list – food items such as instant noodles/2kg rice, cookies, bread buns and personal items such as bath towel, toothpaste, prickly heat powder and toothbrush.
If you would like to sponsor any of the items, please give me a tinkle . Thank you .

Distribution in Little India @Isthana Restaurant, 1C Rowell Rd

Meals (sponsored by United Texmac, SMTA and TAFF) served for the month of November:
5 Nov: 121 meals
12 Nov: 111 meals
19 Nov: 129 meal
26 Nov: 118 meals

Keep well & God Bless.

Best,
Janice
Mobile: 9189 3883

"We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love…"

Trinity Soup Kitchen – Expenditure (23Nov2011).xls