The Dilworth Soup Kitchen began an exciting and productive new relationship this month with the local Mac’s Speed Shop through the efforts of the Stew of Sustainability organization.
The Dilworth Soup Kitchen received more than 200 pounds of frozen smoked pulled chicken last week from Mac’s Speed Shop on South Blvd. This will serve as the entrée for at least four separate meals during the next several weeks. Mac’s culinary team donated their time and expertise to prepare and package the chicken at their expense while DSK paid for the cost of the chicken through donations they have received.
DSK has greatly expanded its efforts during the pandemic, now serving at least 180 lunches every Monday and Friday with dozens provided to Block Love Charlotte for its work with the homeless and also for another volunteer group that distributes to Charlotte-Mecklenburg students.
“Mac’s Speed Shop is a great new partner of ours and working together is a win-win for both of us,” said Tom Fedell, Dilworth Soup Kitchen board chairman. “Our volunteer cooking team gets a little break and some exceptional support in preparing the main course. Additionally, we provide an opportunity for the employees of this quality organization to help feed hungry families and the homeless in their local communities.”
Wynn Davis, managing partner of Mac’s Speed Shop, appreciated the work of Stew of Sustainability in connecting Mac’s with the Dilworth Soup Kitchen.
“Mac’s Speed Shop is committed to being an active and contributing partner in the various communities where we live and work,” Davis said. “We’re proud to support the mission and commitment of the Dilworth Soup Kitchen, which happens to be about a mile away from our South End restaurant.”
Stew of Sustainability helps coordinate the cooking and transportation of food from local companies to area soup kitchens. It utilizes an innovative process created by Dr. Benjamin Chapman, a food safety expert at North Carolina State University, for the proper cooking, cooling, packaging and freezing of prepared foods for future use, safely and easily.
“At Stew of Sustainability, we work to make a measurable difference in the fight against hunger,” said Tom McKernan, founder of Stew of Sustainability. “By working with a range of food service providers, we help create and distribute bulk meals or stew components for soup kitchens throughout Charlotte.”