The Campus Kitchen at Saint Peter’s University was recently recognized as a Community Partner Honoree at the annual Longest Night Campaign Event, held jointly by the Garden State Community Development Corporation (GSCDC) and the Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation Shelter.
The Longest Night Campaign is both a fundraiser for GSCDC and PERC, an awareness campaign on homelessness and a chance to honor supporters. The Campus Kitchen was one of four honorees on the night. Carol Mori, Executive Director of GSDC & PERC, noted:
“We are fortunate to enjoy many wonderful relationships within the community, but a few partners in particular stand out. We would like to thank Saint Peter’s Community Service/Campus Ministry, for all the nutritional support that has been provided that help us feed all those that walk through our doors every day at PERC Shelter!”
The Campus Kitchen staff, led by Director of Community Service Erich Sekel, has provided dinner to PERC over the years, and has previously provided lunch weekly to the GSCDC Homeless Drop-in Center pre-pandemic. They have also have done toiletry drives and personal care drives for PERC shelter.