# Soup Kitchen Portraits The Volunteers by John Delaney Captures People with the Giving Spirit By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volunteers-by-john-delaney References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/john-delaney) & [johndelaneyphoto](http://www.johndelaneyphoto.com/The-Volunteers) The Volunteers by John Delaney, a photographer based in New York City, is a photo series centered on the admirable individual volunteering at [soup kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-3). In this case, the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, the largest to be found in New York. While many photographers would opt to focus on the attendees considering that there are often a lot of characters to be found at such gatherings, Delaney has made it his mission to single out those with [a giving spirit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charitable-friendsgiving-campaign). Shot entirely in [black and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition), The Volunteers by John Delaney brings focus to the various faces those in need see as they receive their food. Beautifully diverse, it goes to show that everyone has a giving bone in their body. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Soup Kitchen Volunteers:** Documenting and recognizing the people who selflessly give their time at soup kitchens. - **Humanitarian Photography:** Using photography as a means of bringing attention to important humanitarian causes. - **Diversity and Inclusion Representation in Photography:** Highlighting and recognizing the diversity of people from different backgrounds. ### Where This Applies - **Charitable Organizations Non-profit:** Opportunities for charitable organizations and non-profits to use this type of photography to showcase their efforts in volunteer work and humanitarian aid. - **Photography and Art:** Innovative approaches to documentary photography and art that are empowering and inspiring. - **Social Media Advertising:** Opportunities for social media platforms to push nonprofit organizations and charitable efforts to increase awareness among the public. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Community-Supporting Meal Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftameal.md) - [Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giving-kitchen.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Charity Firefighter Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-australian-firefighters.md) - [Charitable Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kongmorning.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md)