In what has become an annual gesture of community service and culinary generosity, Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent extended its heartwarming holiday tradition this Christmas, giving away hundreds of free meals to those in need. The Southern-style restaurant continued its commitment to feed the hungry with no questions asked—a protocol that has been a cornerstone of their giveaway efforts for the past six years, as detailed by KOMO News.
According to a report by FOX 13 Seattle, Kyan Minor, Nana’s Southern Kitchen Operations Manager and oldest great-granddaughter of the eponymous Nana, shared the significance of the day for their family. “Christmas is just special to us, because, as a family of believers, this is what we should do,” Minor said. A little bit about the menu was shared by her, including traditional dishes like catfish, pork chops, shrimp, and fried chicken complemented by sides of mac and cheese and collard greens.
This year’s initiative, as stated in an I Love Kent article, was supported by significant donations from community members and corporate executives alike, with Microsoft’s Judson Althoff leading the charge by donating meals for 500 people. Local volunteers and family members spanning four generations were dishing out hearty helpings with the goal of distributing more than the 1,375 meals they had announced earlier…