October 19 2025 - Jonell Muth

Haven of Rest food service manager, Jonell Muth, shared the substantial scope of the organization's food ministry, which prepares and serves about 300 to 400 meals daily to guests, including residents and community members. She highlighted the significant need for donations, noting that they use up to 900 small cans of vegetables for a single meal and need around 250 burgers for one meal. Key donation needs include canned goods (especially vegetables and fruits), snack items for work program lunches (such as chips, fruit cups, and individually wrapped snack cakes), coffee, instant oatmeal packets, and pastries for breakfast, as well as hot chocolate for the day rooms. Jonell emphasized the positive impact on guests, who often express gratitude and are blessed by the nutritious meals , and spoke about the "miracle" of God's provision, such as a recent donation of over 1,000 pounds of prepared food. The food service team is staffed by six full-time people and is supported by five to six volunteers daily. To help with donations or volunteer, listeners can call Jonell or the mission at 330-535-1563 and ask for the kitchen.