Open
Arms and Mama's Arcade serve a banquet-sized Sunday lunch one carry-out
container at a time
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[April 27, 2020]
On Sunday, Mama's Arcade was the partner
restaurant preparing meals that were later handed out to families at
a drive-thru free lunch at Open Arms Christian Fellowship. |
Marci Eads and her helper Amy spent the morning
preparing chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, and
dessert enough for about 800 meals. The food was loaded in bulk in
the back of a truck and taken to OACF, where church volunteers put
together carryout containers for pick-up.
On this day, the line of cars coming for food started early and soon
was backed up onto Woodlawn Road in front of the church. Church
volunteers worked double-time and got meals outside on the tables
early so that they could start handing out boxes and relieve the
congestion on Woodlawn.
In addition to the food that was picked up, carry out meals were
prepared and delivered to local first responders and front line
workers. Deliveries went to the local law enforcement, fire, and
paramedic offices as well as to local nursing homes, the 911
dispatch center, and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. [to top of second
column] |
The staff at Mama's and volunteers at the church have
a genuine love and concern for the community. That love reflects in
the pleasure they take in being able to provide meals for so many.
Even with their masks on, one can see the smile on the faces of the
volunteers as they hand out meals and hear so many sincere 'thank
you's' from the recipients.
The church would like to continue serving the free Sunday lunches,
but for the coming weekend, they do not yet have a partner
restaurant. If you are a restaurant owner that would like to get
involved and have the ability to prepare food for about 800 people,
please contact Pastor Larry Crawford at the church.
Restaurants are paid for their efforts. The church is doing the free
lunches with a two-fold purpose; to help the community and also to
help our local economy by supporting local restaurants.
[Nila Smith/Karen Hargis] |