RICHMOND, Va. — When Maria Martin first saw social media posts about the Venerable Monks Walk for Peace passing through Virginia, she simply wanted to witness “something so meaningful and intentional” moving through her community.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would actually have the opportunity to cook for them,” she said. “Once that possibility became real, there was no hesitation. Feeding people is how I show respect, gratitude, and care.”
Martin, who owns Juan More Taco in Richmond, spent Feb. 4 and 5 preparing what she called culturally appropriate, protein‑rich meals for the monks as they continued their trek from Texas to Washington, D.C…