CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) — A Chester County nonprofit known for serving at-risk children and families recently launched a program to feed the hungry, and in doing so, helped save a restaurant on the verge of collapse.
Chris Lucas was ready to close down his West Chester restaurant, Penn’s Table, after Gov. Tom Wolf ordered another round of dining restrictions in November.
Then, a group of friends and customers stepped in and donated money to the Believe & Achieve Foundation, which was about to roll out its first 100 meal campaign.
The foundation’s Kate Magee said they provided funding to Lucas to cover the cost of the meals and help keep his restaurant afloat.
“We’re gonna do it four or five times with Chris. And he’s been more than generous and the meals are delicious,” she said.
Lucas is no stranger to feeding the hungry but said this is the first time he has ever been in need.
“I’m not one to take handouts. But if I can work for it and it helps my people, it got me right through the next five weeks here which has been tremendous,” he said.
The foundation is accepting donations and nominations for additional partners through its website and Facebook page.