A
soup kitchen,
meal center/centre or
food kitchen is a place where
food is offered to the hungry for
free or at a below market
price. Frequently located in lower-income neighborhoods, they are often staffed by
volunteer organisations, such as
church or community groups. Soup kitchens sometimes obtain food from a
food bank for free or at a low price, because they are considered a
charity, which makes it easier for them to feed the many people who require their services.