Jefferson's Ferry Prepares and Serves Dinner to Welcome INN Guests

Staff volunteers from Jefferson’s Ferry Lifecare Retirement Community in Setauket recently prepared and served dinner to guests of Welcome INN, a Port Jefferson mainstay that serves five meals a week to hungry people community members at Christ Episcopal Church. Initiated in July, Jefferson’s Ferry will continue to serve a monthly meal to the guests of Welcome INN.

“Jefferson’s Ferry takes its role as a member of the Three Village community to heart and helping to feed our hungry neighbors is one of the many ways we can contribute,” said Karen Brannen, President and CEO of the organization. “Our kitchen is well equipped with both the expertise and wherewithal to provide nutritious, delicious meals. It’s a terrific way for the Jefferson’s Ferry community of residents and staff to give back to the larger community.”

The Jefferson’s Ferry team delivers a full meal and beverages, including appetizers and dessert, to Welcome INN’s Monday night program where they stay to serve, visit, and clean up. On average, 70 meals are served per night.

In addition, Jefferson’s Ferry contributes to the larger community through partnerships with local schools, social service programs and through its advocacy for senior services policy on local, state and federal levels. The organization also has a history of contributing funds to help victims of natural disasters. In 2013, the staff contributed money culled from their holiday bonuses to help those devastated by the typhoon in the Philippines. In 2012, Jefferson’s Ferry was able to present the Red Cross with nearly $10,000 to aid in Sandy recovery.

For more information on Jefferson’s Ferry, visit jeffersonsferry.org. For more information on Welcome INN, visit their website.