University student Matthew (Matt) Kafker has volunteered at the Pine Street Inn Homeless Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts.
Since launching in 1969, the Pine Street Inn Homeless Shelter has expanded to include new activities. Initially, the program provided a safe alternative to living on the streets for men with alcohol addiction. Today, the shelter includes comprehensive programs such as emergency services and workforce development that accommodate up to 2,000 men and women each day.
The workforce development program offers opportunities for training in the culinary or hospitality industries. In the culinary program, trainees prepare more than 2,700 meals a day for guests and people staying at the shelter.
For those working in the high-volume kitchen, advice and cooking instructions from the seasoned chef and learning about food safety are part of the curriculum. Participants also learn supplemental skills, such as financial planning. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in the Visiting Chef’s series in which local chefs share their expertise through tastings and interactive food demonstrations.
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