“If you walked through MCHPP’s doors today, you wouldn't just see 'need.' You would see joy. You would see kindness in the form of a volunteer remembering a guest’s favorite fruit. You would see compassion in the form of a neighbor shopping for and delivering to a friend. You would see dignity in the way our staff honor the experience of every community member who seeks help. 

This is the power of collective action. It is more than traditional charity; it is a form of mutual aid. It’s the realization that when we feed one child at a school pantry, or one senior through our delivery program, we are actually nourishing the entire fabric of our community.

Every dollar raised, hour of time donated, or can of food donated is an act of protest, it is defiance against the idea that hunger is inevitable. It is a vote for a community where no one is left behind. It is a statement in the core belief that we all have value and we all belong here.”

— Hannah Chatalbash, Executive Director