by Tori Keafer | Jul 29, 2022 | General, Stories
Founder/Director of Development Elaine Whitney is the founder and director of operations at OneGenAway. Photo by Garrett Keafer “We care about you. We see you. You are important.” Elaine Whitney is all about people. She wears a lot of different hats at OneGenAway, but...
by Tori Keafer | Jul 23, 2022 | General, Stories
Founder/CEO Chris Whitney is the founder and CEO of One Generation Away, a nonprofit food pantry and food distribution organization established in 2014. If anyone fits the title of “fearless leader,” it’s Chris Whitney. Chris is the kind of person who strives to do...
by Tori Keafer | Jul 11, 2022 | General, Stories
A fried rice dinner prepared and boxed by Patchwork Nashville chefs. Photo by Nathan Phelps “We think of food not only as nourishment, but a way to show love and a way for people to feel dignity,” said Ben, one of the founders of Patchwork Nashville. The mission of...
by Tori Keafer | Jul 6, 2022 | General, Stories
“When I have an opportunity, I tell people, ‘Don’t give up on people. Plant seeds.’” This is the story of one of our First Responders. Six days a week, this First Responder is out driving our refrigerated trucks and rescuing quality food from grocery stores that would...
by Tori Keafer | Jul 4, 2022 | General, Stories
“Thank y’all so much. You have been keeping my grandbabies fed for these past two years, and I don’t know what I would do without you.” If vivacity had a face, it might look a little like Beverly’s. You may find your mind working overtime just to keep up with Beverly...
by Tori Keafer | Jun 14, 2022 | General, Stories
“I love how you guys are doing this. It will help a lot of people, especially with prices being so high now. I was lucky to find a cheap pack of hamburger the other day. It’s just getting horrible.” Terry brightened up our day with her sweet smile at our mobile food...
