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Lucky number seven!

We were very fortunate to meet Seven today in the subway! After Max handed her a bag and asked how her day was, she said, "It was good,...

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Coffee and basketball with Jeffrey!

Yesterday afternoon, we had a great discussion with Jeffrey as we sat inside our local Wendy's and ordered him a cup of warm coffee....

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Meet Cedric!

Last night, we handed out a bag to Cedric, who very wisely was staying indoors to keep warm in this harsh winter season! Cedric asked...

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Meeting Calvin!

Meet Calvin, a 21 year old transsexual who is currently taking testosterone injections. Calvin is from the south and decided to move to...

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A prayer for Jennifer...

Today, we gave a bag to Jennifer. Her father is currently in hospice, and she lost her home trying to pay off all her bills. She is also...

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A chef and a comedian!

Today, we gave a bag to James, a recovering alcoholic who was 7 days post-detox when we spoke to him. James comes from a family of chefs...

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Hope for our veterans...

Today, we gave out a bag to Charlie, a veteran who served 6 years in Afghanistan. His daughter currently has cancer and is recovering...