​St. Andrew’s has participated on alternate Thursdays since 1983 in the Meriden Soup Kitchen, which is staffed on other days by other churches. Meals are currently served at the First Baptist Church. More than 41,000 hot meals were served last year to members of the community. Our dedicated crew begins around 7:30 AM, collecting food from local donors. The crew cooks and does other preparation before doors open at 11 AM. An hour and a half later, meals have been served, and pots and pans cleaned and put away: a bit of God’s ministry accomplished. This year we also cooked a special Christmas Eve meal!