Mary grew up in a family of eight. Times were often difficult, and meals were sometimes as simple as fruit and bread. Even so, she always had something to eat, and that early experience planted a seed of compassion in her heart. From a young age she worried about the people who had less, those who fell through the cracks because of mental health struggles, addiction, or circumstances beyond their control. Rather than turning away, she felt called to stand in the gap, to meet people right where they were, and to offer what she could.

What began as a simple act of kindness, sharing food and prayer with a few neighbors in need, has grown into Mary’s Mobile Soup Kitchen. Today, with the support of local churches, businesses, and countless friends, the ministry provides meals, groceries, hygiene kits, and essentials to homeless and food-insecure individuals across Layton and beyond. Mary’s story is one of ordinary beginnings turned into extraordinary impact through compassion, faith, and the belief that no one should go hungry.