All her life, it seems as she looks back, writer and poet Maya Angelou has had an enviably acute awareness of food and cooking as a dimension of experience. Her new book, “Hallelujah! The Welcome ...

It's a simple concept. "It's an idea of creating community," says John Burgess, a volunteer. It starts in a church kitchen where volunteers meet every Friday morning. "It just makes you feel good," ...

A new organization in Detroit welcomes those in need of life-changing resources. The Welcome Table not only gives those in need a warm meal but also resources to change lives permanently. Near the ...

Feeding a crowd of 300 — not a problem. Twice a week — up to the challenge. That’s the mindset of chef Amelia Geis-Scott, who with her band of faithful volunteers serves up a free hot meal every ...

WARM WELCOME: Chef Katie Button, third from right, is pictured with a group of Downtown Welcome Table companions. Many Asheville chefs partner with the nonprofit to provide high-quality meals to the ...