In December, we were delighted to welcome Chef Angelica and a wonderful group of children to our monthly cooking class to celebrate the holiday season and get excited for Santa’s visit! Each child created their own festive ornament filled with all the ingredients needed to bake cookies for Santa at home—a fun and memorable holiday activity for the whole family. Participants also made their own hot chocolate spoons and learned how to melt chocolate, add their favorite toppings, and create...

Every year, our MLK Day of Service is a reminder of why we do this work, and this year felt especially meaningful. When we started planning our annual MLK Day project, we knew we wanted to do something both practical and intentional. We chose to serve a hot breakfast at KOTS, a place where guests don’t often get the chance to sit down to a warm morning meal. Breakfast is simple, but it’s powerful. It’s comfort, routine, and care. It’s a way to start the day feeling seen. What happened next...

This Thanksgiving season was overflowing with generosity, gratitude, and community spirit across our SOS locations! In the days leading up to the holiday, our teams worked hard to ensure families throughout the Keys had everything they needed for a warm and memorable Thanksgiving meal — and thanks to the incredible support of our community, we were able to make a tremendous impact. At our Stock Island Pantry, we distributed 203 Thanksgiving bags, each packed with holiday essentials including...