Stories and News

Aaron began volunteering with us earlier this year and helping out in the kitchen quickly became a part of his weekly routine. His favorite part of volunteering is being able to come together with like-minded individuals to make a difference in people’s lives each and every day. With his culinary background, Aaron graciously assisted our culinary team during our July Community Dinner. Thank you so much for bringing such a fun attitude and willingness to our kitchens every day! Learn more about Aaron’s story here.

Joanna has been regularly volunteering with us for over a year and takes deep pride in being a part of the giving community of Greenville. Project Host has become a part of her weekly routine and has since provided her with friendship, philanthropy and insight into our community. Thank you so much for bringing gratitude and excitement into the kitchen! Learn more about Joanna’s story here.

Volunteering is a family affair for the Welch household! Chloe has been regularly volunteering on Wednesday mornings with her mother, Sandee Welch, over the past few months. We are so appreciative of her hard work and dedication to bettering our community. Learn more about Chloe and her future plans!

This month, we want to highlight the work of Marie and Ron Eldridge. Over the past 37 years, they have continuously volunteered in civic, church and recreation organizations. Upon their move to Greenville, they felt a calling to focus on social services. You can see their smiling faces in the kitchen every Thursday! We are so appreciative of your endless dedication, support and kindness.

This month, we want to highlight the work of Tony Cordaro. Tony has always been dedicated to his community and has been fighting food insecurity for over 20 years now. We truly appreciate his hard work and dedication to our mission each month. Look out for Tony every week in the soup kitchen!

This month, we want to highlight the work of Steve Evered. Steve joined us six and a half years ago after retiring from Michelin. Learn more about why he loves to serve. We truly appreciate his hard work and dedication to our mission each month. Look out for Steve every Friday in the soup kitchen!

This month, we want to highlight the work of Diane Iseminger. Diane joined us last year after volunteering at our 13th annual BBQ Festival and Cook-Off. She loves the opportunity to be a part of a team whose shared purpose it to serve others. We truly appreciate her hard work and dedication to our mission each month. We look forward to seeing her smiling face in the kitchen this week!

Katie English is a regular smiling face in our garden. She helps with our Gardening for Good program every Monday, and in the colder months moves inside to help in the Soup Kitchen. Katie provides such a bright light in our week by being a true team player in all aspects of our mission. We are so grateful for her continued support and appreciate her constant positive attitude and hard work! Learn more about what motivates Katie to spend her time with us.

Lauren Simmons is a regular Wednesday volunteer at Project Host. She has always had a passion for volunteer work and loves the fellowship that accompanies it. We love having her smiling face around and wanted to learn more about why she chose Project Host as her way to give back to the community.

Lauren Simmons is a regular Wednesday volunteer at Project Host. She has always had a passion for volunteer work and loves the fellowship that accompanies it. We love having her smiling face around and wanted to learn more about why she chose Project Host as her way to give back to the community.