🌟Nourishment & Dignity: Join the Harlem Community for a Five-Star Meal Experience 🍽️
At NMGv EmpowerYou Foundation, we believe that true empowerment is holistic—it’s about gaining digital skills, but also about dignity, well-being, and community connection. Through our strategic alliances, we are proud to share an invitation for a truly exceptional, high-quality dining experience at Refettorio Harlem.
This is an open invitation, especially for the Harlem community. Veterans, individuals, and families are warmly welcomed for a FREE dinner, or to volunteer and then enjoy a family dinner with other volunteers.
This is more than just a meal. It's a gathering centered on providing a dignified, welcoming, and high-quality dining experience. As you can see in the inspiring video below, the setting is designed to make every guest feel special, like they are in a five-star restaurant. It's a place where genuine community is created and people are reminded that they are visible, valued, and belong.
Watch the Community in Action
To Learn More about the Founding Organization, visit : https://www.refettorioharlem.org
Join Us for a Dignified Meal
Who is Welcome: Everyone! Especially the Harlem community, veterans, individuals, and families looking for a supportive and dignified meal experience.
What: A free, delicious three-course, five-star service-style dinner.
Where: 37 W 119th St, New York, NY 10026 (inside Emanuel AME)
When: Every Wednesday and Friday evening @ 5:30 PM.
For the daily menu, text FREEFOOD to our text #: (914) 296-9966
We encourage everyone in our network to share this vital resource for nourishment and fellowship. Remember, building supportive networks and prioritizing holistic well-being are vital parts of your journey toward lasting positive change.
Volunteer Support: A Journey of Well-being & Healing
At the NMGv EmpowerYou Foundation, we believe that true service is a two-way street. When you give your time to the community, you are also investing in your own holistic health. Many of our volunteers find that the environment at Refettorio Harlem—focused on food, dignity, and connection—is deeply therapeutic for the soul.
A Space for Everyone
Whether you are a student, a veteran, a senior, a kid, or a teenager, your presence adds a unique and vital thread to our community fabric. We believe that every generation has a role to play in building a more connected Harlem.
Investing in Your Growth
We don’t just want you to serve; we want you to thrive. If you are a volunteer looking to deepen your personal growth and mental resilience, you may be eligible for this tuition-free Well-being program. It is our way of saying "thank you" for helping us build a more inclusive and compassionate Harlem.
Through this scholarship, you can access our Well-being Sessions: 6-Week Resilience & Clarity Program.
Learn More & Apply for Program Here
The Next MAJOR Volunteer Gathering
We invite all neighbors—students, veterans, families, and seniors—to our next major gathering. Come for the service, stay for the fellowship.
📅 Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
📍 Location: Emmanuel AME Church, 37 West 119th St, New York, NY
⏰ Schedule:
9:00 AM: Kitchen & Meal Support Volunteers
10:00 AM: All other participants and volunteers
4:00 PM: Event Conclusion
- Co-Led by The Mission Continues
Click Here to Register for the Event
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UPDATED 2/13/2026
