looking back 2012
The Christmas Spirit
In this photo , taken on Christmas Day , 2012 , volunteers served more than
80 meals to community members atToni ’ s Kitchen , the non-profit food ministry at St Luke ’ s Episcopal Church in Montclair . This year , the group will continue tomeet the needs ofits clients , says executive director Anne Mernin .“ For our soup kitchen guests , wewill prepare ahot , homemade holiday meal along with agift bag ofhomemade cookies , warm socks and scarves ,” she says . Photos of the event will look different , though , because attendees will be socially distancing . This holiday season promises to be an especially busy one , says Mernin . Community members interested in volunteering should reach out by emailing hello @ toniskitchen . org or calling ( 973 ) 932-0768 . ■
— CINDY SCHWEICH HANDLER
COURTESY OF DIANE HERBST
24 HOLIDAY 2020 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE