Table Grace Cafe expanding their services to include breakfast for the community
"We're able to widen that circle little by little, one meal at a time"
"We're able to widen that circle little by little, one meal at a time"
"We're able to widen that circle little by little, one meal at a time"
Table Grace Cafe is now expanding its hours and including breakfast on its daily menu.
For the first time in 12 years, the staff at Table Grace Cafe is working before the sun comes up.
Donna Washington is Table Grace's first customer for their new breakfast service. She said the expansion is needed since there aren't many breakfast options in the area.
"It was an opportunity to get out, find someplace new to go. It's close by home, so I'll be back," Washington said.
The nonprofit decided to expand after receiving a grant from the Immanuel Vision Foundation.
Table Grace CEO Simone Weber said now people can get bagels, breakfast sandwiches and specialty coffee.
"Through the meals shared and the community and music and the things we're able to offer here, we're able to widen that circle little by little, one meal at a time," Weber said.
Table Grace Cafe offers a unique concept. It's donation-based, meaning you pay what you can. If you can't afford the food, you can volunteer your services.
"We've had people over the years say, you know, the kind of dignity that we're greeted with here at Table Grace Cafe is so different than other places we are receiving meals because they really feel like they are given that opportunity to give something of themselves," Weber said.
Eddie Basile said he's thankful for the cafe and its mission.
"It's a good idea for some of the homeless to get out of the cold and volunteer in here and it might instill something in them," Basile said.
Their mission is something Washington believes is truly needed in our community.
"I think that's awesome because a lot of people can't afford food, and they'll pass by and wish they can come in and eat. Now they know they can come in, do a little something and eat," Washington said.
Table Grace is located near 16th and Farnam streets and is open from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. most days. It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.