OUR MISSION

Philoxenia – the Greek word for “friend to the stranger” – expresses the heart of our mission: to feed and clothe those who are hungry and homeless.

We serve with compassion, without judgment and through the generosity of our supporters.

Please join us in helping to care for those who need us the most.

Pop Up Pantry November 2023

Philoxenia Honored

Philoxenia Honored Loukoumi-Award
Despina receiving Loukoumi Award 2025

We’re thrilled to share that Philoxenia Inc. was honored on April 24 at the 11th Annual Loukoumi Make A Difference Awards in recognition of our organization’s commitment to “feeding and helping the homeless with love and care.”

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“If you can’t feed a hundred people then just feed one.”

Mother Teresa, Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Newsletter

Read our latest newsletter and keep informed about how the Philoxenia team has been involved in a wide array of efforts to help those in need in our community.

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Who We Are

Philoxenia is a 501(c)(3) organization staffed by volunteers that its our mission to help feed and clothe the homeless, knowing that “there but for the grace of God go I.”

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Articles

Thank you to the Pappas Post for their excellent article on our event called “Last Night’s Soup Run,” where our team shares food and other supplies that help people roughing it in the streets.

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Feeding and Clothing Those Who Are Hungry and Homeless

May 2025 – Sandwiches & Socks

May 31 was truly an extraordinary day. Philoxenia Inc was honored to join The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation and amazing young volunteers from The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc....
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April 2025 Pop Up Pantry

More than 161 bags of groceries were distributed to our guests during the Pop Up Pantry in Spanish Harlem. On a chilly, rainy evening, our amazing volunteers organized food items, packed...
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Sandwiches & Students

What a great event it was for this enthusiastic group from the Boys & Girls Club of Queens, who made sandwiches to give to those who are homeless. Thanks for...
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