“I grew up in a family of eight. We were poor, but we always ate. Sometimes the meals were as simple as mom's canned fruit and homemade bread. I loved those meals. Man, my mom could cook and bake!!

My mother had a deep need to feed folks. She passed that on to me.

I went through a period where I experienced an eating disorder called orthorexia. While in treatment I discovered "Jesus in the basement". That's where they allowed a Sunday service; the basement. :) That day changed my life forever and I now have a fire inside me to help the homeless food insecure people in our areas. I am truly passionate to help these poor folks. I try not to get caught up in the "why" of homelessness and just serve them as best I can.

-Mary