Rock legend often goes to restaurants to wash dishes and serve free food to the poor
Since opening a non-profit restaurant chain, singer Jon Bon Jovi has contributed money and effort to serve free food to those in need.
Jon Bon Jovi is a singer, producer, and leader of the famous rock band Bon Jovi, who made waves in the world music scene in the late 80s and early 90s of the last century.
During his singing career, Bon Jovi had 2 albums that topped the Billboard charts and sold tens of millions of copies worldwide.
The band’s success brought Jon large amounts of income from performing and releasing albums. It is estimated that the male singer owns assets of about 410 million USD.
Bon Jovi was a world-famous rock band in the late 80s and early 90s – Photo: Internet
Not only famous in the music industry, Jon is also famous for his philanthropy. Over the years, he has devoted a lot of his heart to charity activities, most notably the Jon Bon Jovi (JBJ) Soul Foundation, which he founded in 2006 with the goal of helping the poor and homeless in the US.
This is where programs to provide food, social security, vocational training and other forms of support for the disadvantaged are implemented.
One of the activities of this organization is the opening of the non-profit restaurant chain JBJ Soul Kitchen.
Jon Bon Jovi when he was young – Photo: Daily Mail
When dining at these restaurants, diners can pay as they wish, the amount they pay will help the restaurant operate stably. For the poor, they can eat for free.
By opening a chain of non-profit restaurants, Jon not only contributes money but also contributes effort.
The 62-year-old singer said that he and his wife are present at the restaurant every day. In addition to directly serving food in the kitchen, he also washes dishes. Although it is a bit hard, he and his wife are happy to contribute to society.
Jon Bon Jovi directly goes into the kitchen to serve dishes to diners – Photo: Daily Mail
Jon once expressed, to feel good, do good things. Find good things to participate in, then you will feel better.
He also encouraged his fans that, if you can’t do what you do, do what you can do.
Jon Bon Jovi was born in 1962, after several decades of music activities, in recent years he has occasionally had health problems.
Jon Bon Jovi and his wife have been together for nearly 4 decades – Photo: Internet
Two years ago, the singer had vocal cord surgery and is still recovering.
After the ups and downs in life, Jon recently released a new album and said that his health is sometimes unstable.
Jon said he is not trying to be the guy he was 29 years ago, but he wants to be the best version of himself in 2024.