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our best to include fruits and vegetables that are fresh. Where we can we use our garden. This is stuff that I would be happy to serve to my grandparents. It is certified by a dietitian, so I have menus that I’ve gone through and they’re all vetted.” The mission statement of Harvest Coffee is “Coffee with a purpose,” which meshes perfectly with the Mobile Meals program. Wilkinson said the program is part of that purpose, to care for the community. “It is a great way for us to care for our community,” said Wilkinson. “Plus, it helps us to pay staff and keeps our doors open, which
sometimes as a nonprofit can be pretty tricky. It’s a great way for us to be able to serve, too.” The Harvest Coffee kitchen serves between 20-25 meals each day in Milford and Syracuse. Meal preparation begins as early as 6 a.m. with Wilkinson and her staff. Cold items that go with the meals are prepped the day before and stored in a cooler for the next day’s delivery. Volunteer drivers pick up the insulated bags around 11 a.m. to begin Continued on page 3
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