A volunteer passes two pieces of bread which she runs off with. As she shoves one piece into her mouth, her baby sister clutches the other, forcing it away from her. Their mother, dressed for work, takes their butter covered hands and leads them out the double doors to the parking lot. Such is only one example of the visitors to Brother Benno s. Some of those who have enjoyed a hot meal offer to help with the tasks of cleaning.
Preparations begin for the next morning s breakfast.
Forks must be rolled in napkins, fruit must be cut, lunches must be prepared, and vegetables must be sorted for the next day s entr e. Volunteers like Charles and Maggie are at the center everyday. They have been volunteering for over five years. They are well known to the staff and volunteers alike. Quiet and pensive, these two provide the backbone for the soup kitchen. Without their know-how and efficiency, all the tasks would become overwhelming for the rest of the volunteers.