One-fifth of Philadelphia's homeless population are veterans, which is why it is important for Chosen 300 ministries to host their annual Memorial Day barbeque for those experiencing homelessness in the city.
As part of a Memorial Day tradition, one Philadelphia ministry is making sure homeless vets in the area are appreciated with a holiday feast.On this holiday weekend, not everyone has a place to go for a cookout or barbecue, especially since one-fifth of the city’s homeless population are veterans. Lines formed outside of Chosen 300 on Spring Garden, an organization that brought homeless people, veterans together Monday in the city of brotherly love.
This year, they cooked inside due to the stormy weather and volunteers served more than one hundred dinners, provided by Pagano's Market."We are here today to provide food and serve the people with the community. This special memorial day. We are thankful for the people who fought for us and show compassion and love," said Abouvacar Derra, Pagano’s MarketThose who track the homeless population in Philly say one in five are veterans.
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