Jill Ebbert, Executive Director of the Kennneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen told Kiwanis about the current activities at the Soup Kitchen. Kenneth Butler was the Greenfield Fire Department Chief who along with his wife helped people who were in need all of their lives. The Soup Kitchen was opened 7 years ago in October and named in his honor. Since opening over 800 people have volunteered and over 230,000 meals have been served. People who are hungry receive a meal of an entree, 2 sides, drink and dessert. On Fridays a sack lunch is provided to help people over the weekend when the Kitchen is closed, There is no cost for any meal.
The Soup Kitchen is a faith based organization supported by local citizens. It receives no money from Federal or State government. Park Chapel Christian Church pays for the sack lunches. Jack Donuts, Ben's Pretzels, Bob Evans , Mozzi Pizza, Domino's, and Dave Caeletto provide frequent contributions. The Soup Kitchen, is located at 202 East Main Street, and is open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7p.m. with serving hours: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for dinner.
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