MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brother Juniper’s opened its doors on Christmas for a free holiday feast to the community.
The restaurant offered dine-in or take-out for anyone who needed a warm meal.
Hundreds of customers were able to enjoy a full spread from ham and turkey to side and desserts.
Sarah Elliot, the daughter of Jonathan and Pauline Koplin and now owners of Brother Juniper’s, says it’s important to continue the tradition that’s spanned decades in Memphis.“My family has been doing this probably for 25 years now,” said Elliot. “It’s just been something we’ve always done — a way to give back to the community.”
Elliot says community volunteers and handful of employees, help make the feast happen every year. She says the restaurant will keep it going as long as the community keeps showing up to support it…