Jorge Munoz – An Angel in Queens
At 5’2”, Queens resident Jorge Munoz might not seem to have a big presence. But every night at 9:30, when he heads to a subway stop near his home, Jorge is the man of the hour. That is because every night, Jorge brings a hot dinner to over a hundred people in need of one – immigrants who are poverty-stricken, homeless, and desperate to survive.
The lives of Jorge and his family revolve around the preparation of delivery of these meals. In addition, the family serves 200 breakfasts every Sunday morning. Although it is a huge sacrifice and commitment for Jorge and his family, they say they are happy to do it, because they remember their first days in America and how hard it was for them. And they want to make the lives of these people, who now face the struggles they faced not so long ago, just a little bit easier with a hot meal every night.
This video tells Jorge’s inspiring story.
Additional Resources:
- Here is an article that tells about Jorge and his incredible work.
- Here is a video that shows Jorge getting a special gift from two people he inspired.
Topics for Discussion:
- What would it be like to spend almost every spare minute you have working to help others?
- Why do Jorge and his family want to help the people they do?
Take Action:
- Visit a soup kitchen or shelter in your area to learn how you can help others just as Jorge does!
- Visit the An Angel in Queens website to learn more about the work of Jorge and his family and how you can help!
Teacher Features:
- Here is a link to a Critical Reading Skills worksheet that you can use for elementary school students.
- Here is a link to a Critical Reading Skills worksheet that you can use for middle school students.
