CHiPS was founded in 1971 by members of the St. Francis Xavier Church, who were inspired by the spirit of the Vatican II Council and the Biblical story of the Good Samaritan. It was the first Catholic, non-profit agency for those experiencing homeless and food insecurity in Park Slope.
CHiPS Soup Kitchen hosts groups from many different types of organizations, including community groups, religious congregations, and private companies.
Volunteer groups support CHiPS preparing and packing food, and setting up and distributing breakfast and lunch meals to our guests. A volunteer event at CHiPS is a wonderful activity for a service day or a team-building event!