Xavier Mission

Xavier Mission Xavier Mission is a non-profit organization addressing hunger, homelessness, and poverty.

Program Hours:
Welcome Table Soup Kitchen: Sundays, 12:45-3pm
Food Pantry: 2nd Saturdays, 10-11:30am (registration required)
Clothing Room: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 9-10am
LSEP: Spring & Fall semesters (by interview only)

You give so much throughout the year. Now it’s our turn to celebrate you.Join the Xavier Mission Associate Board for the...
06/02/2026

You give so much throughout the year. Now it’s our turn to celebrate you.

Join the Xavier Mission Associate Board for the Third Annual Great Gather & Graze Volunteer Celebration, a joyful afternoon dedicated to the incredible volunteers who make our work possible.

Saturday, June 20, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Pilgrim Hill, Central Park

Come spend the afternoon with fellow volunteers and friends while enjoying:

• Music
• Dancing
• Lawn games
• Our famous potluck showdown
• Plenty of laughter, connection, and community

Whether you’ve volunteered with us for years or recently joined the Xavier Mission family, we’d love to celebrate with you.

Please RSVP by June 13 using the QR code on the invitation or the button below.

Every meal served, every guest welcomed, and every act of kindness shared is possible because of volunteers like you. We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of gratitude, fun, and community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

https://impact.xaviermission.org/event/the-great-gather-and-graze-2026/e800323

Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that healing does not always begin with big answers. Sometimes it begins with b...
05/28/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that healing does not always begin with big answers. Sometimes it begins with being treated like a human being.
A warm meal when someone has had a hard day. A conversation where no one rushes you. A smile that says, “I’m glad you’re here.” A place where you can sit, breathe, and feel seen for a little while.

At Xavier Mission, we witness every day how powerful compassion can be. When people are met with dignity instead of judgment and care instead of isolation, hope starts to return. Community matters. Connection matters. Being there for one another matters.

No one should have to carry the weight of life alone.

This month, may we all remember that even the smallest act of kindness can make someone feel less invisible and a little more hopeful about tomorrow.

At Xavier Mission, meeting immediate needs—like meals and clothing—is essential. But sometimes support means something m...
05/27/2026

At Xavier Mission, meeting immediate needs—like meals and clothing—is essential. But sometimes support means something more: helping someone take the next step toward the future they’re working so hard to build.
Recently, we were able to provide Deyshawn with financial assistance to help him continue his education and remove a barrier that was standing in the way of finishing school.

His response reminded us why this kind of support matters.

“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping me remove this financial burden and have another chance at a better life through education,” Deyshawn shared. “This means the world to me. I’m serious about finishing school.”

At Xavier Mission, financial assistance isn’t just about covering a cost—it’s about empowerment. It’s about giving people the tools, opportunities, and stability they need to strengthen their lives and continue growing. Education, skills, and determination don’t just change one person’s future—they ripple outward, strengthening families and communities.

Deyshawn is determined to keep pushing forward. “I’ll hustle—even if I have to find a side gig, pursue scholarships, or set up a payment plan,” he wrote. “Finishing school is the only way I can truly make the impact I’ve always dreamed of accomplishing.”
What moved us just as much as his gratitude was his desire to give back.

“If there are any volunteer opportunities you need assistance with in the future, please feel free to reach out.”

Deyshawn’s resilience and commitment to paying it forward are a powerful reminder that when a community invests in someone’s potential, the impact reaches far beyond one person—it helps build a stronger community for everyone.

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who gave everything for others—and recommit ourselves to building a more just, comp...
05/26/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who gave everything for others—and recommit ourselves to building a more just, compassionate world in their memory.

Welcome Table Menu for May 24 🍎 Please share with your community Join us today, Sunday, May 24 for tilapia or chicken-le...
05/24/2026

Welcome Table Menu for May 24 🍎 Please share with your community

Join us today, Sunday, May 24 for tilapia or chicken-less chicken with mashed potatoes and carrots.

To make our Welcome Table more accessible, our menus are now available in Spanish and Simplified Chinese, helping ensure more of our neighbors can feel informed, comfortable, and truly welcome.

While most soup kitchens in NYC are closed on Sundays, we’re here to make sure people can have a nutritious meal even on the weekend.

If you wish to donate or volunteer with the Welcome Table, please visit xaviermission.org/welcometable.

What if your “maybe someday” challenge actually became real?The NYC Marathon.
A wild mud run.
The kind of experience you...
05/21/2026

What if your “maybe someday” challenge actually became real?

The NYC Marathon.
A wild mud run.

The kind of experience you talk about for years after.
We’re exploring a few group opportunities and want to know who’s interested!

If you’ve ever wanted to run NYC but didn’t qualify (or lost the lottery heartbreak), OR you’ve wanted to try a mud run but didn’t want to do it alone… this might be your sign.

Drop a comment if you’d want in.

NYC is HOT hot right now — and staying cool shouldn’t be a luxury. Everyone deserves access to air conditioning, safe sp...
05/20/2026

NYC is HOT hot right now — and staying cool shouldn’t be a luxury. Everyone deserves access to air conditioning, safe spaces, and relief from this heat. Check on your neighbors, hydrate, and remember NYC cooling centers are open across the city for anyone who needs them. Because surviving summer in New York should never depend on your zip code.

Find a cooling center near you through NYC 311 Cooling Centers

Why is it so hard to afford food in New York City?It might seem confusing at first. There are grocery stores everywhere....
05/20/2026

Why is it so hard to afford food in New York City?
It might seem confusing at first. There are grocery stores everywhere. Restaurants on every block. So why would anyone struggle to have enough to eat?
The answer has a lot to do with cost.

In New York City, housing is one of the biggest expenses. Many families spend most of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. Then there are other everyday costs like transportation, electricity, childcare, and healthcare. By the time those are covered, there isn’t always enough left for food.
Even people who work full-time jobs can face this challenge. When prices go up faster than wages, it creates a gap. And sometimes, all it takes is one unexpected expense, like getting sick or missing a few days of work, for that gap to grow.

This means that hunger doesn’t always look the way we expect. It’s not just about people without homes. It can be families, parents, and kids who are doing their best but still need a little extra support.

That’s why access to food is so important. It helps people stay healthy, focused, and able to keep going. And it reminds us that behind every number or statistic, there are real people who deserve care, respect, and the chance to thrive.

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of this community.They show up with compassion, consistency, and the belief that every ...
05/12/2026

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of this community.
They show up with compassion, consistency, and the belief that every person deserves dignity, nourishment, and care. Because of them, meals are served, doors stay open, conversations happen, and hope keeps moving forward.

Volunteering is not small work. It is powerful work. It is choosing to stand beside your neighbors and remind people they are not forgotten.

As we head into the summer months, the need becomes even more urgent. Volunteer numbers often drop while the need for support continues to rise — and right now, we are in dire need of helping hands.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get involved, this is it.

Come serve. Come connect. Come make a difference in someone’s day — and maybe your own, too.

Join us. We need you.

Today, we celebrate every kind of mother.The mothers holding families together through uncertainty.
The mother’s rebuild...
05/11/2026

Today, we celebrate every kind of mother.

The mothers holding families together through uncertainty.

The mother’s rebuilding after loss.

The single mothers, grieving mothers, working mothers, chosen mothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and mother figures who show up again and again with love that asks for little in return.

We honor the women creating warmth in impossible circumstances. The women stretching meals, carrying burdens quietly, protecting childhood joy, and continuing to believe in a better future for the people they love.

Strength is not always loud. Sometimes it looks like resilience. Sometimes it looks like sacrifice. Sometimes it looks like getting up one more day.

To every mother — especially those navigating hardship while still leading with tenderness, courage, and hope — we see you.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Address

55 W 15th Street
New York, NY
10011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+12126272100

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