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Chef Phillip Dewayne cooking love-filled meals for Humes Middle School families

Chef Phillip Dewayne – the owner and operator of Park + Cherry Café inside the Dixon Gallery & Gardens and RECOVER meal prep service – has a treat in the works for families near Humes Middle School.

Chef Phillip Dewayne (Courtesy photo)

On Tuesday (May 5), at least 150 students and their parents can pick up a well-balanced meal and a beverage beginning at 4 p.m. at the school located at 659 N. Manassas St. The meals are being donated by philanthropists Brad and Felicia Robinson and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For the past few weeks, Chef Dewayne has been donating meals to front line workers at local hospitals. Some he finances himself; others with gifts from people who want to show their gratitude. Approached by the Robinson’s to do something for children in the  community, he readily agreed.

The Robinson’s are aware of the various disparities families in low-income neighborhoods face, such as food insecurity. They reasoned that providing meals was a simple and loving way to support the community’s children.

Brad Robinson and Felicia Robinson attending a wine & dine event for Special Olympics. (Photo: 4memphis.com)

“Many families have lost income while the city tries to stop the spread of coronavirus,” Dewayne said. “Our school system and concerned citizens have been making sure students receive lunch so the Robinson’s and I decided to provide dinner as another way to assist and let the residents know we care about them and their health and nutrition. We hope to receive additional funding to make this an ongoing effort.”

City Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas (District 7) helped organize the meal distribution.

“It is my pleasure to connect those who want to help the people of my district,” said Easter-Thomas.

Michalyn Easter-Thomas (Courtesy photo)

“We can all appreciate a good meal. This is a great way to love on our children in North Memphis.”

(Any other concerned citizens wanting to donate to Chef Phillip Dewayne’s meal distribution efforts can contact [email protected] or call  (901) 849-4569 .)

 

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