Pepe Fierro at Bryan East Campus during his stay for prostate surgery. Courtesy photo Pepe Fierro has long been a selfless figure in Lincoln’s South of Downtown community. But when the restaurant owner needed surgery because of a prostate cancer diagnosis, he knew it was time to take care of […]
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Community food box program expands to help Edmontonians in need – Edmonton
Edmontonian Quinn Wade saw a growing need for food supports in the city and came up with a creative solution: a community food hamper. It works similar to a little free library except instead of books, it’s for food. “People come and they can put food in and other people […]
Bellegarde Bakery reopens, returning unique piece of New Orleans food community | Where NOLA Eats
At Bellegarde Bakery, the stone mills are spinning again and the wheels are turning to reopen another important part of the city’s food community. Bellegarde plans to reopen Wednesday (Oct. 7), after shutting down over the summer. It closed at a particularly dark period on the pandemic’s timeline thus far, […]
Louisville restaurant community gives back amid COVID-19
CLOSE Even though the restaurant industry is one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, it is still coming together to help those in need. When restaurants were shut down for months in the spring, Louisville’s leading restaurant owners stepped up and gave back. Some did it on their own, like […]
Lark and Erwan Heussaff help Pam’s Catering serve the community
The ongoing pandemic has taken a toll on businesses worldwide, and the Philippines is no exception. Operational challenges, supply issues, and manpower limitations are just some of the problems that businesses face due to quarantine restrictions. Consumer behavior has changed as well, affecting both big and small companies. Through their […]
Community catering: How one SF Malaysian restaurant is delivering food to Peninsula neighborhoods | Peninsula Foodist | Elena Kadvany
Before the coronavirus, Azalina Eusope’s “bread and butter” was catering gigs. The owner of the eponymous Azalina’s in San Francisco would bring her Malaysian food to companies and at events throughout the Bay Area. While that business has dried up during the pandemic, it’s thanks to one of those clients […]
Daddy Ramen’s Food Truck Offered a Bowl to Anyone in Need. Now the Business Is Getting a Big Assist From Its Own Community
The day before the Almeda fire melted their Phoenix, Oregon, home and food truck beyond recognition, Lichen Richardson and Phoenix Sigalove were relaxing at Lake of the Woods about 45 minutes away. Armed with floaties, towels, and plenty of snacks, they enjoyed the lake views and watched their kids jump off their rented pontoon boat […]
20/20 Bistro & Catering at Kellogg Community College helps couple realize vision
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed Michael and Terrin Boe time to reassess their startup food service business. Michael and Terrin Boe, who are launching their business 20/20 Bistro and Catering, pose for a picture on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, Mich. The high […]
‘The perfect time to help people who needed it more’: Couple helps feed homeless community through catering credit from wedding
Lorence and Kelsey Anderson are a typical, busy, 30-something couple living in Sacramento. So when the couple got engaged back in May of 2019, it was a challenge to nail down an actual date for the wedding. Both graduates of Nevada Union High School, the two wanted to have the […]
Oregon restaurant gives free burgers to firefighters, community
For four hours on Monday night, McKenzie Stage Stop Restaurant handed out burgers to firefighters and the community to say thank you. SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Situated along the McKenzie Highway, there are two words that are a common sight along Highway 126 just east of Springfield: Thank you. Signs thanking […]