Canteen of the Most Holy Redeemer
In Rome’s Tufello neighborhood—an urban area characterized by widespread socio-economic vulnerability—many people—both Italians and migrants—find themselves marginalized and with limited access to basic services. To address these needs, the Mensa del Santissimo Redentore has been operating since 1990, made possible by the daily commitment of the Parish of the Santissimo Redentore—where the Scalabrinian Missionaries serve—in collaboration with ASCS, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, with the support of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and, since 2024, in partnership with the City of Rome. The soup kitchen, operating six days a week, provides a full meal in a welcoming and structured environment, thanks to the involvement of about 60 volunteers.
Alongside the soup kitchen service, there is a Listening Center that welcomes more than 500 people a year, providing personalized guidance and accompaniment to social services. To support the path to autonomy, the Social Secretariat Desk – active since 2022 – offers counseling in the legal, labor and housing fields, including through free Italian language courses, workshops on economic citizenship and support for active job search. There is also a psychological support service aimed at people in a state of psycho-social vulnerability, with particular attention to the fragilities related to the migration path.
The project integrates interventions to combat food waste, through the recovery of surplus from partner supermarkets, and promotes nutrition education through quarterly meetings. The intervention model aims to generate a lasting positive impact by fostering social inclusion, well-being and dignity for all people housed.
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