His Helping Hands opens for winter season with new commercial kitchen
Volunteer chef Charlotte Thomas works on preparing a meal Friday. She said when she saw the new kitchen facility this year, she was at a loss for words, which she said doesn’t happen often.
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The new gathering space at His Helping Hands will be named after Elizabeth Molitor. Her family collected donations for the organization instead of flowers after Molitor passed. To honor her memory, the dining room will be known as the Elizabeth Molitor Gathering Room.
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His Helping Hands is open for the winter season, and they have plenty of winter gear for those who need it.
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Laundry machines, showers and hygienic supplies are available on Mondays and Saturdays when His Helping Hands is open. Each visitor may do one load of laundry.
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EPHRATA — What started as a one-day Christmas coat giveaway for 35 people has grown into a community effort serving more than 1,000 people annually, and this year His Helping Hands is welcoming its guests with a major addition: a fully operational commercial kitchen and dining space.
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