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By Hugh J. Ralston, Executive Director, Queen City Kitchen

In these challenging economic times, those on the edge struggle more frequently, trying to balance getting through the day and accessing the basics.  In the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, which has a 40% poverty rate, life is challenging for many of our neighbors

That’s why Queen City Kitchen continues to deliver its mission, some 50 years after being founded by Fr. Tom Bokenkotter, a Catholic priest who believed that feeding the hungry was an anchor to responding the world around us.   Queen City Kitchen serves about 25,000 hot meals a year and offers weekly access to a choice pantry to help folks restock their groceries, personal items and fresh produce.  

Both happen at the Walnut Hills Baptist Church at 2386 Kemper Lane, our home since we relocated last year from our 38-year home on Gilbert Avenue as that building is being replaced by Talbert House apartments for homeless veterans. 

Queen City Kitchen serves meals to all who stop by and provides a place to eat that is quiet, warm in the winter and cool in the summer, where all of our guests are treated with respect and kindness.

We are open for lunch on: Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday 12:30 to 2 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday 12-1 p.m.   Our pantry is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Powered by volunteers who donate annually thousands of hours during the week, and on the weekend – some representing dozens of local churches and faith communities, we deliver our original vision of helping folks get good food and fellowship.  

If you are interested in joining our volunteer corps and live out the demands of a life grounded in faith, to serve food to others with respect and kindness, or to make a contribution to ensure we can continue to deliver our mission, please contact us www.queencitykitchen.org or call at 513-961-1983.       

You will not only make someone’s day by ensuring a hot meal, but you strengthen our community, help neighbors and sustain hope for those struggling to make ends meet.  It will be time well spent.