Other valued benefactors are Shaw's Supermarket, which contributes desserts and breads, and Crosby's Market in Georgetown, which chips in readily. Operating expenses are derived from area philanthropists who want no outside mention. We tend to be very versatile around here. We're not only serving our fellow man, but Christ. Whatever food remains is brought to Phoenix East, a halfway house for youth in the city.
Diners can also help themselves to complimentary loaves of bread and a repository of clothing.
The help varies from time to time and we have 11 in the core group. Among them is Bernard, who spent 25 years at the library helm. The Joyful Ladle is her silver spoon. It's the best program in town because we work with the heart for the good of the soul. There's been very little public acknowledgment.