Life threw Whitney Pollard for a loop when COVID hit. A single mother of three, Whitney suddenly found herself without school or daycare for Zavion (12), Parker (9), and Morgan (18 months). Like so many women across the country, Whitney had no choice but to quit her job and manage her children’s remote learning and care.
Read MoreIt was just last fall when Russell Ketzler found himself in the ICU from alcohol poisoning, having hit rock bottom in his struggle with addiction.
Read MoreAmy Espittia always had a fondness for the culinary arts, and for bakeries and baking in particular, because some of the few fond childhood memories she has of her mother revolved around after school trips to a bakery and making cookies together.
Read MoreAfter retiring to Greenville in 2020, Dave Gerhard looked for places to volunteer and came across Project Host. Dave works in the Soup Kitchen weekly, and this month he earned our special thanks by signing up for extra slots when he saw numbers were low and helping Chef Marianne in our culinary kitchen. We asked Dave what it is about Project Host that’s kept him coming back since September.
Read MoreIt all began in 1978 with a troubling observation. Mary Moore Roberson, a Christ Church parishioner, watched as people pulled food that had been discarded by Christ Church Episcopal School students out of a dumpster.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever visited Project Host and taken the full tour, you’ll know exactly when you’ve set foot in the Bakery for at least one of two reasons: you either have the scent of delectable cheese rolls or some other fresh baked good on your nose, or your ears are abuzz with the boisterous, Midwestern accent of Chef Linda Adamthwaite as she greets you.
Read MoreLearn about why Chef Marianne loves working at Project Host.
Read MoreTony Ryan has a long history with Project Host. In fact, he met his wife, former Project Host Executive Director Sally Green, while they were both volunteers for the organization, and he oversaw the construction of the dining hall and Soup Kitchen when he was board chair over two decades ago. 2020 marks 30 years of service for Tony, and we had a chance to talk with him to understand what it is that keeps him coming back.
Read MoreStudents Sarah and Melany completed the program, taught by Chef Marianne, and are now ServSafe certified and armed with a new set of skills to find employment in the culinary industry.
Read MoreDiscover how Project Host CEO Tobin Simpson came to be Project Host’s CEO.
Read MoreLearn how Project Host is involved in the Connect for Good GVL Initiative.
Read MoreTo celebrate culinary school graduate Ericion Anderson’s graduation, Project Host sat down with him to learn more about how he got to Project Host and here he's headed next.
Read MoreLearn about Michelle Liggett’s new role and her vision for Project Host’s future.
Read MoreGreenville Journal interview with Project Host mural artist Sunny Mullarkey,
Read MoreRead this Greenville Journal coverage of Project Host during COVID-19.
Read MoreGreenville Journal news coverage of Project Host’s 2019 Gratefull Greenville event.
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