PAOLO - GOD'S LOVE IN MOTION

This time of year I am happy to say that I receive many calls from individuals wanting to help the community by way of Meals with Meaning. Many folks want to donate food or contribute monetarily. Well, Paolo’s Pizza & Pasta did both in a big way!

Paolo has been helping MWM offer pizza to our community guests at a discounted rate for quite some time. However, this Thanksgiving he wanted to do something more to show his support. He sponsored an entire Sunday Meal! He could have simply made and donated pasta or pizza and we would have been ecstatic. However, Paolo hand-delivered chicken parmigiana, baked ziti, roasted broccoli and spinach, garlic knots, and a tossed garden salad!

Paolo wears a large cross of gold around his neck. It is one of the first things I noticed when I met him. Though we didn't discuss God’s love in our conversations, his actions are truly God's love in motion. As the guests approached the table for lunch on Sunday, they asked what was on the menu (as they always do). When they were told that a restaurant donated a delicious spread they were thrilled! Having Paolo cook, deliver, and donate the meal was, in a way, affirming that each of our guests truly matters greatly. Thank you, Paolo, for making such a difference.

-Gena Vallee