After 30 Years, Hoboken Homeless Shelter's Kitchen Gets a Make Over

After more than 30 years and more than two million meals, the kitchen at the Hoboken Homeless Shelter has finally received a make over.

"We do a lot of cooking in this kitchen," said Jaclyn Cherubini, the director of the shelter.

Cherubini remembered the importance of the shelter during Hurricane Sandy and in its aftermath.

"We were here before the storm, during the storm and after the storm," she said.

Officials joined Cherubini to officially open the $200,000 project.

Cherubini said that $50,000 will still have to be raised to stock the pantry. She added that of all the new features of the kitchen, she's most excited about for its "glorious center island." With that addition, she said, the volunteers who prepare the meals will finally have the space they need to prepare the food.

The renovations were done with the help Jason Cameron, from the DIY Network show "Mancaves."

Mayor Dawn Zimmer cut the ribbon on Friday afternoon, praising all the work the Homeless Shelter has done.

"You're my hero," Zimmer told Cherubini.