Acts 6:1-4 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."
(from The Holy Bible: New International Version. Copyright (c) 1973, 1978, 1984, by International Bible Society)

In New York City there are many homeless people. This includes those who sleep on Park benches, or in Penn Station. What does a person in that situation need? As far as they are concerned they need more than a preacher that says God loves you, they need something to keep them warm, something to eat and something to wash with. These things most people take for granted but on the street with no walls to keep the wind and rain out, no address to claim social security, no wardrobe for clothes, day to day needs are very important.

Hope for the Future helps to meet these needs by taking out on a Monday night, blankets, hot meals, hot soup, washing materials and easily carriable food. Also supplied when needed are things like rain ponchos. It is amazing how, after a night of sharing God's love practically, that many people are interested in knowing about God.