Soup Kitchen Director Receives Congressional Nod
Organic Soup Kitchen Executive Director Anthony Carroccio was awarded this week with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by Representative Lois Capps for serving veterans — as well as seniors, families, and homeless people — with more than 1,500 fresh and local meals each week. Last year, Carroccio’s efforts served 600 meals per month at the Veterans Memorial Building, and in 2014, he plans to expand and offer a meal-delivery service for housebound vets. The nonprofit partners with other area charities and plans to serve 30,000 meals in 2014