Each and every one of you has your own story on how Project Host has found its way into your life. Annamarie Bell, our new Marketing and Development Manager, is no different. She is overjoyed with the opportunity to grow and support the mission that you all so strongly believe in. Learn more about Annamarie’s story and her vision for this position.
Read MoreKen and Kim Clubb are longtime South Carolinians that were looking for a way to give back to their community. Project Host was lucky enough to be the place where they decided to devote their time. Project Host wanted to know what it is about volunteering in our Soup Kitchen that keeps them coming back week after week.
Read MoreRick Wyatt and his wife Pam have been supporting Project Host in our garden for the last three years, and this past year, Rick has stepped up to lead and organize our fabulous group of volunteers. Learn more about why he dedicates his time and skills to Project Host.
Read MoreProject Host remembers longtime garden volunteer Dave Hull, who passed away in June of this year. Dave worked hard to bring our garden program to where it is today and to educate people on what Project Host had to offer. We will miss Dave very much and invite you to learn about his life and work at Project Host.
Read MorePrograms Director Michelle Liggett is interviewed about Project Host’s partnership with Meals on Wheels to deliver Cooking for Kids meals to partner sites.
Read MoreDebra Hampton retired from a long career in food service. For 35 years, she worked for IDQ Companies in various capacities, supporting the only two corporately owned Dairy Queens and serving as Director of Training at the company headquarters in Minneapolis. Upon retiring, she wanted to relocate to somewhere with no snow, and Greenville kept popping up in searches. She came, she saw, she relocated, and she eventually discovered Project Host.
Read MoreWhen his rock ‘n roll dreams didn’t pan out, Chef Kevin Kopsick found an outlet for his creativity, and ultimately a career, in the culinary field. Now, after decades in the industry, he’s joined Project Host for a new chapter that brings all the threads of his career together.
Read MoreGail Tracy is a retired flight attendant and was looking for something to occupy her time and keep her busy. She wanted to give back to the community, and Project Host was lucky enough to be the place where Gail decided to devote her time.
Read MoreJohn Braeunig started working at Project Host in 1992 when the Soup Kitchen was located at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. John would come in every Friday he could to wash dishes. Eventually, he joined First Baptist Church, a partner of Project Host with a standing volunteer engagement on fourth Sundays, and was quickly appointed as Day Captain for the group. Read about why John has dedicated his time to Project Host for 30 years.
Read MoreMary Helms, a retired school teacher of 33 years, has been volunteering with Project Host ever since she felt comfortable coming out again after being vaccinated against COVID. Learn about why Mary was chosen as volunteer of the month and why she chooses to spend time at Project Host.
Read MoreRestaurant owner, executive chef, farmer, campfire cook, line cook, bartender, server—in 25 years, Chef Cary Wolfe has done it just about everything one can in the restaurant industry. Now he's beginning a new chapter with Project Host.
Read MoreAnne Gill served as a regular volunteer at Project Host before the pandemic hit. When she returned to the organization in late 2020, it was as a part-time Soup Kitchen Manager. Since then, she’s brought her nursing background to bear on the Soup Kitchen and Project Host is better for it.
Read MoreMary Ann Anderson is a regular face at Project Host, frequently running the drink station during service and doing whatever is needed of her otherwise. Originally from Georgia, Mary Ann moved to Greenville in 2013 and spends a lot of time “piddling” in her yard and spending time with her 15 grandchildren. She started volunteering at Project Host before the COVID lockdown and is delighted to be back.
Read MoreJill Mashburn has been serving Project Host as a volunteer and board member for 10 years. Jill is a Sunday day captain and covers Christmas service every year to offer her Gift of Warmth to our guests. She can also be seen at virtually at all Project Host events and advocating for us in the wider community. Learn about how Jill came to love Project Host and why she dedicates so much time to our organization.
Read MoreEdward (Ed) Dolik worked in the theater for about 40 years and retired slightly early at 60 with the permission of his CFO (aka his wife, Anne). The only condition was that Ed needed to find something to do with his time. He naturally gravitated toward cooking, and ended up earning his culinary degree and volunteering to cook monthly dinners at a church for those in need. Upon moving to Greenville, Ed found his way to Project Host.
Read MoreThree years ago, Cathy Moore was doing her regular Loaves and Fishes delivery to Project Host and noticed that the Soup Kitchen was short staffed. She asked then-Soup Kitchen Manager Christy Warren if she needed help and jumped right in on the line. Little did Cathy know then that she would wind up acting as Soup Kitchen Manager when Christy left the position in fall 2020.
Read MorePrograms Director Michelle Liggett is interviewed about Project Host’s partnership with Meals on Wheels to deliver Cooking for Kids meals to partner sites.
Read MoreAn oft-repeated sentiment in the Project Host Soup Kitchen is that working here is a reminder of how quickly someone can end up on the “other side” of the counter, as the person in need of a meal, rather than the person serving it. One Soup Kitchen guest in particular who illustrates how quickly and unexpectedly someone can lose control of their circumstances and end up homeless and in need of social services is John McCroan. And, at the same time, he is a poster child for how a network of agencies can help someone get back on their feet.
Read MoreMark and Karen Vollrath have been volunteering for several years with our Soup Kitchen, and we are extremely grateful for their hard work and dedication. They volunteer consistently each week and jump in wherever they are needed. Project Host wanted to know what it is about volunteering in our Soup Kitchen that keeps them coming back week after week.
Read MoreAyona Frazier graduated a couple of years ago and had her mind set on being a psychologist. Then, COVID hit and the lockdowns began. Going to college didn’t seem quite as appealing in that environment. That’s when she took up cooking.
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