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Danis takes pride in the meals he helps make for
the less fortunate. Donation-based dining doesn't have
to be bland, he said. Whether it's chicken cordon bleu
or hearty mostaccioli, the soup kitchen's meals are
healthy and savory.
Danis thanks the community for making it all
possible.
"Villagers are so good about providing help and
financial support," he said. "One woman brings a $100
check every week. And when she doesn't ask for a
receipt, I know it's coming out of her pocket - that's
not unusual, especially around the holidays."
Another recent donor bought 600 hot dogs, and
many others give similar, timely gifts. The soup kitchen
feeds as many as 300 people daily, Monday through
Saturday. Approximately 100 people show up to eat;
volunteers pack and deliver 150 meals to homes and
around 50 House of Hope program participants receive
the rest, Danis said.
"House of Hope gives new life to people who need
a second chance to become productive members of
society," he explained.
The Wildwood Soup Kitchen also distributes
snack packs to more than 100 children at Wildwood
Elementary School.

I take pleasure in making
a difference. Many of the
people we serve only get this
one hot meal every day.
- Paul Danis

As the needs increase around the holidays, help
comes pouring in.
"We receive lots of turkeys and all the fixings," Danis
said. "Villagers come in the back door; they have parties
and drop off leftovers. We take everything and waste
nothing."
And while food is their focus, the soup kitchen
also accepts diapers, hand soap, toilet paper and any
miscellaneous items donated.
"We can't use it, but we know who can," Danis
said. "We work with other programs, and we're all tied
together to serve."
As for the volunteer staff, Danis said the crew is
committed.
"Many have been there as long or longer than I
have," he said. "Donna Slider (soup kitchen manager)
is one of the kindest people I've met - incredibly
dedicated."
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