“I’m five minutes older than she is.”

Twin sisters Helen Ashe and Ellen Turner have been feeding those in need since 1986. But the idea for The Love Kitchen started earlier, during their nursing days at the University of Tennessee Hospital.

As Helen tells it, a lot of the patients weren’t getting the nutrition they needed at home. She decided to do something about it, and a few years later The Love Kitchen opened.

The twins say the program wouldn’t have been possible without the influence of their wonderful parents. They taught them to never take the last piece of bread from the table, in case somebody came by in need of it.

You can see the evidence of their parents’ love everywhere. Not only in the charity’s name, but also in the type of people they attract. Because of their president’s caring attention and the dedication of generous volunteers, their service continues to grow.

This November, The Love Kitchen delivered over 2,930 meals while also serving 416 people. We were happy to hand them a check that will go toward serving many more.

“Kids this young can help.”
We couldn’t agree more. 

So glad you found your way here.

Right now we’re out in Knoxville, TN collecting stories, so if you’re reading this, you have the distinction of being one of the first people to experience U.S. Cellular’s 30 Days of Good.

We’re out here because the communities we live in are fueled by acts of good that are often overlooked. Every day, people are making connections, being good neighbors and simply living their lives in a way that brings joy to family, friends and even complete strangers.

They may not expect a reward but we think they deserve one.

This holiday season we’re taking thirty days to celebrate these acts of goodness and people who perform them.