1. Build Sustainable Operational Infrastructure
Develop and implement systems, processes, and leadership structures that enable long-term organizational health.
• Formalize administrative and operational policies (governance, finance, volunteer management, and food safety).
• Establish data-tracking tools for meals served, volunteer hours, and impact metrics.
• Introduce technology platforms for scheduling, donor management, and reporting.
Intended Outcome: A stable, accountable infrastructure that ensures consistent quality, safety, and mission alignment across all operations.
Core Values
Compassion
We serve with open hearts, meeting every person with kindness, empathy, and respect.
Dignity
We believe every individual deserves to be treated with honor and value, regardless of circumstance.
Community
We bring people together—volunteers, guests, and partners—to strengthen the bonds that unite our neighborhood.
Service
We give our time, talents, and resources to care for others with humility and joy.
Hospitality
We create a welcoming place where everyone feels seen, safe, and part of something bigger than themselves.
Hope
We strive to offer not just food, but encouragement and the belief that better days are possible.
Stewardship
We honor the trust placed in us by using our resources wisely and working faithfully to sustain our mission.
Vision Statement
More Than a Meal – A Community
We envision a community where no one goes hungry, where every person is seen and valued, and where neighbors care for one another with compassion and dignity. Through shared meals and shared hope, we strive to build a stronger, more connected Norristown.
Mission Statement
To meet the needs of the food insecure of Norristown
Cecil and Grace Bean’s Soup Kitchen exists to serve the Norristown community by providing nutritious meals, compassionate connection, and a welcoming space for all. Rooted in the spirit of service and generosity, the Soup Kitchen brings people together to address hunger, promote dignity, and foster hope for a more caring and connected community.
Related Documents
CGB Soup Kitchen Organizational Chart
