It's about more than serving hot meals. It's about more than donating cold-weather clothing.
On Wednesday, the Eagles teamed up with Chickie's and Pete's to deliver meals, clothing, and hygiene products to Bethesda Project's Our Brothers' Place, located in the Callowhill section of Philadelphia. The homeless shelter would host around 150 men each night before the COVID pandemic. That doesn't include the people who stop by throughout the day for meals and social service support.
During this holiday season, many of the men who stay at Our Brothers' Place don't have family or friends to visit. Wednesday's event let these men know that there are plenty of people thinking of them and willing to support them.
"When the Eagles come on-site and they're bringing coats and food, it just highlights to our guys that, 'Wow, I'm important. Someone sees me, people know that I exist, that I'm here,'" said Kharisma Goldston, the Bethesda Project's director of shelter. "We serve the most vulnerable population in Philadelphia, so those who are struggling with mental health, drug and alcohol substance use, people with no income or low income, and we actively work to get them sustainable housing within the City of Philadelphia."
The Eagles turned to Chickie's and Pete's in order to provide the longtime partner a boost this holiday season. The COVID pandemic has severely impacted several industries, especially the restaurant business.
"At this time of year and given the year that we've had, everyone's very thankful," said Don Smolenski, Eagles team president. "There are people out there who are struggling, having a more difficult time."
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