“She’s the team spirit.”

How could we not pitch in?

 
“I’ll be honest. It’s the kids and the seniors that inspire me. What keeps me up at night, of course, is keeping the money coming in to keep this place open. We’re a non- profit. That’s what drives you, is finding a way to make sure that we can provide for these kids and their families.”
- Mr. Tim

Our team dropped off supplies and some much needed funds. Hopefully, he’s up a little less tonight.

“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.