John Tumino

🍋✨ What happens when compassion starts young? Truly beautiful things happen. ✨🍋

This week, four amazing young neighbors, Liliana, Lennon, William, and Zoe, showed all of us that you’re never too young to make a big difference.

Armed with a lemonade stand, big hearts, and a desire to help others, these incredible kids set out with one simple mission: to support our friends experiencing homelessness right here in Central New York. And wow, did they deliver!

Today, Liliana stopped by In My Father’s Kitchen with an extraordinary gift: $400 raised through their neighborhood lemonade stand! 🎉🍋

Think about that for a moment. Every cup of lemonade poured, every smile shared, and every dollar collected was done with love and compassion for people they may never meet. That’s the kind of kindness that changes communities.

Their generosity will help provide fresh food, essential supplies, encouragement, and hope to those living on the streets of Central New York. But perhaps even more importantly, these young changemakers reminded us all that making a difference doesn’t require a lot of money, a title, or even adulthood. It simply requires a caring heart.

Seeing the next generation step up to serve others fills us with hope for the future. In a world that can sometimes feel divided, these children chose kindness. They chose compassion. They chose action.

💛 To the moms and dads, thank you for raising children who understand that helping others matters and that even small acts of generosity can have a powerful impact.

🍋 And to Zoe, Liliana, Lennon, and William: thank you for inspiring all of us. Your kindness is already touching lives, your example is making our community stronger, and your lemonade stand has become so much more than a place to buy a drink. It became a place where compassion was put into action.

You proved that when young hearts lead with love, incredible things can happen.

We’re so proud of you and so grateful for the difference you’re making. ❤️🍋🌟

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What an incredible time spent with the amazing 7th grade students at ESM!

A heartfelt thank you to Nicole, Mike, Stephanie, Kelaiah, and the entire ESM team for inviting us in to share about the mission, the outreach, and the life-changing work happening every day on the streets of Syracuse through In My Father’s Kitchen.

It was an honor to speak with such thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged students who truly care about making a difference in their community. Hearing their questions, seeing their hearts, and sharing stories of hope, dignity, and transformation made this a very special day.

Thank you for the warm welcome, the wonderful conversations, and the beautiful photos captured during the presentation. We are grateful for the opportunity to inspire the next generation to lead with compassion and purpose.

If you would like John to speak at your school, classroom, church, office function, community event, or organization about homelessness, outreach, compassion, and creating change in our community, we would love to connect with you. Together, we can inspire hope and make a difference one life at a time.

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Another great day during street outreach yesterday. We were out bringing steak sandwiches to the streets of Syracuse, while Saoirse Murphy-Collins and Shelly Frank Dunham did what they always do best engaging with those who so often feel invisible. We were able to love on many people, make new connections, strengthen old relationships, and continue building trust with individuals by offering dignity and hope in the middle of their suffering. One powerful moment from the day was when one of our friends on the street asked John to pray for her. It was a reminder that beyond the physical needs, many people are deeply searching for hope, peace, purpose, and a spiritual connection. We never force conversations about faith, but we’ve found that many on the streets genuinely want prayer, encouragement, and to know that God has not forgotten them. A special thank you to our incredible partners at Housecalls for the Homeless. In the photos, you can see fourth-year medical student Colleen helping one of our friends navigate resources while Dr. Lehman provided much-needed medical care and medication. It was truly another big day on the streets of Syracuse, where compassion, connection, medical support, and faith all came together to remind people they are seen, valued, and loved. Thank you all for your continued prayers, support, and partnership in making this work possible

What an exciting day for our Sauce That Saves! 🙌🍝

We’re thrilled to welcome a brand-new partner to the family The Chicken Ranch Country Store is now proudly carrying our delicious Tasty Sea pasta sauce!
We just delivered two fresh cases, and they’re ready for you to grab. If you haven’t been there yet, this is your sign, it’s an incredible local spot filled with amazing products, great people, and now… a sauce that makes a difference.
💛 When you purchase a jar, you’re not just bringing home something delicious you’re helping fuel the mission of In My Father’s Kitchen, serving those in need across Central New York.
Let’s show some love:
👉 Stop by
👉 Support Traci, Sam and their amazing team
👉 Stock up on sauce
👉 Eat with purpose
Together, we’re making an impact one jar at a time. 🍅✨

Join IMFK for the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade  ! 🍀 ☘️ 🍀

It’s that time of year again when we all embrace a little Irish spirit—the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is here! And In My Father’s Kitchen is gearing up for another amazing year of marching through the heart of Syracuse.

We’re inviting YOU to be part of this exciting day! On Saturday, March 15th, our fleet of IMFK vehicles will roll down Salina Street, and we want to march together as a strong, unified team—representing hope, love, and support for those who feel invisible.

This is more than just a parade—it’s a statement. A chance to show our community that no one is forgotten. When we step out together, we shine a light on those in need, bringing awareness and encouragement through our presence.

Whether you’ve marched with us before or this is your first time, we’d love to have you alongside us. The more, the merrier! Bring your energy, wear your green, and let’s make this a grand turnout—a celebration of community, compassion, and connection.

If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, email John for all the details at

jtumino@inmyfatherskitchen.org

Let’s hit the streets with purpose, joy, and unity!

In My Father’s Kitchen

🍀 NOW LET’S MARCH 🍀

Here is our division and time for Syracuse St Patricks Parade Leinster Division (arrive at 12:30 pm, Erie Blvd. W & West St.) [map] Due to road closures enter at S Geddes Intersection

 Here is link to Green Sheets https://www.syracusestpatricksparade.org/parade-information/green