The JBJ Soul Kitchen – a Taste for the Soul

With each of America’s states having its own composed culture, the state of New Jersey has its own attributes to define itself with.  Existent between two cosmopolitan states of New York and Philadelphia, you’ll feel yourself very slow and dull as the whole city remains in a congestive jiffy over the numerous highways connecting each and every city within it. New Jersey lines up among the list of states forming the east coast of USA; therefore it wouldn’t be a complete surprise getting to know that there are over fifty resort towns and cities in the state.

What may appear to be disturbing to may settlers of New Jersey is that it is generally contrasted in the shadow of New York, perceived to be only lesser in road congestion and street crime rate. The state has spawned its own horde of stars and celebrities going international in terms of fame, and there is one such celebrity who has made the headlines by striking a new chord…

John Bon Jovi, the “It’s My Life” star who is the frontman of the Bon Jovi rock band, was born in the city of Perth Amboy, eastern New Jersey. One of his many charitable contributions involves his own organization “The John Bon Jovi Soul Foundation” under which a unique venture has been conducted in recent times. The most prominent project shouldered by the foundation is the Soul Kitchen community restaurant at 207 Monmouth Street, Red Bank.

You’ll be amazed by the harmony of social bonding which is existent at the restaurant, involving an entire localized community which opens its doors to everyone with a unique objective; a channel to participate financially as well as voluntarily in feeding those who cannot afford. Food is a major expense for those with meager incomes and by facilitating food for them would mean giving them the capacity to improve their standard of living.

The simplicity with which the restaurant functions is awe inspiring. You step in the restaurant and ask for a menu, only to discover that there are absolutely no prices tagged along with the dishes, only your charges are to be taken as donations for funding the meal of those eating at the restaurant that cannot pay their bill. That bill payment is completely up to you, what you can afford or are willing to contribute.

Many would say it neo-communism, but it is implicated in the best of means for a social cause. Want to eat at a place without paying your bill? No problem, as there’s always room for extra hands. Guests can vouch for washing the dishes, cleaning, and other basic chores involving meal preparation in exchange for their lunch or dinner. The restaurant has garnered nationwide recognition as well as popularity thanks to the star power of Bon Jovi, due to which celebrity chefs and stars pitch in here and there to do their share of possible work.

So, when are you pitching in? Do visit the Soul Kitchen restaurant and see for yourself how small acts of kindness build a large dream for many who rely on hope.