The mission of Community Soup Kitchen is: To provide free, nutritious meals on a regular basis in the downtown New Haven community for the benefit of the poor and underprivileged. To enhance the dignity and sense of worth of all those who come to the kitchen by welcoming them wholeheartedly and warmly as guests of CSK. To provide our guests with access to various services during their visits, such as flu shots, warm winter clothing and educational and job referrals.