LETTUM EAT! Inc.

It's only because of God and the love and support of our community that we can do what we do. We're thankful for you and wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!

Five years, one MPK build and nearly 350k meals later — none of what Lettum Eat! has accomplished would have been possible without YOU! Check out this word from our Founder and CEO Hank with updates and wishes for this holiday season.

"Lettum Eat! is a true ministry. I do what I do with Hank and Lettum Eat! because I know what he's doing is beyond feeding the body. He's nurturing the soul. That's where I know my calling is — to help feed the soul so we can be a planet of love and peace, not despair and anger and fear and hurting one another. "The alignment of knowing we are here to serve a purpose greater than ourselves — that's why I work with Hank." — Cat Hardrick, Lettum Eat! board member Learn more and get involved at lettumeat.com.

We're excited to announce... ?? We're breaking ground on our first MPK location in just 21 days!!! ?? And your support helps now more than ever. Your financial contributions to Lettum Eat! help us make progress on our other two MPK projects, getting us closer to doing more for food-insecure neighbors all throughout our area. Make your gift today at lettumeat.com/donate!

"Alvin Hill has been a part of Lettum Eat! for the last three years as a chef — but his relationship with Chef Hank goes back nearly two decades. Having worked alongside and under Hank in numerous restaurants, Alvin's experience has been an invaluable part of the Lettum Eat! team. He's also got a heart for people that few others do. "My first experience was with [one of Lettum Eat!'s church partners] feeding the homeless in Atlanta. We pulled up to the establishment getting set up for everything, and there was a group of homeless kids sitting on the side — and these kids realized that we were there for them. That these kids came up to the bus and said, 'Do you guys have food for us today? Because I haven't eaten in a couple of days.' And when I tell you that broke my heart... I was just like, 'God, you put me in the right place at the right time. I understand now.' From that point on, I understood food insecurity," Alvin said. "I told them that they were going to get the first meals and that before I left, I wanted to make sure they had enough food to carry them through a couple more days. That's what drives me." Alvin accompanied Hank and other members of the Lettum Eat! team as they went last month to Augusta to feed those affected by Hurricane Helene. Together, the team was able to provide 600 meals. He encourages others to get involved with what Lettum Eat! is doing — whether through donating, volunteering or partnering. "If you have any kind of passion for caring for people or want to make a difference in someone's life, come to Lettum Eat!" Alvin said. "We touch people's lives, and people touch ours. It ain't just one sided story; it affects both sides."

As a Gwinnett Coalition Board Member, it was exciting for our Founder and CEO Hank — and his daughter Neenah — to attend the Gwinnett Nonprofit Coalition Reveal Reception last month. Our community rocks! ?? Learn more about the Coalition at https://lnkd.in/e9Rrz_u4.

Your time is valuable. Make it impactful by join the Lettum Eat! volunteer team! Whether you do your best work inside or outside the kitchen, you can help us serve meals with compassion to those in need. Learn more ?? lettumeat.com/volunteer.

In need of a warm meal? Our last 2024 Wednesday night meal at Church on Main is next Wednesday the 20th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the north parking lot. We'd love to serve and meet you there! Don't worry — weekly free meal distributions with Church on Main will resume in January 2025. And we'll still serve our community in need throughout December — through special events. Keep following on social media for the details!

Over 315,000 meals made since 2019. ?????? We're proud of what we've done, but we're even more excited for what's ahead. Be a part of it by becoming a monthly donor to Lettum Eat! Every dollar you give fuels our mission of preparing food with care and serving it with compassion to those in need. And with our first MPK project in progress, the opportunity to help is growing all the time. Give now at https://lnkd.in/eNf7HYUm — and select "Monthly" to make your gift recurring for a bigger impact.

"Servants meeting needs! Thanks for helping our brothers and sisters in need!" — Juanitress C, Lettum Eat supporter