Food for

the soul.

Once upon a time in Salt Lake City, Utah, there was a food truck named "Food Almighty," owned by Shirley and Lester Wormly. Shirley's family had a heartwarming tradition that had been passed down for generations: feeding the homeless during Thanksgiving & Christmas week.

This tradition began with Shirley's grandmother, a woman of modest means but with a heart as big as the mountains surrounding the city. She believed that no one should go hungry, especially during the holidays. Despite their limited resources, she and her daughter, Shirley's mother, would cook a feast every Thanksgiving & Christmas, extending their table to those less fortunate.

Shirley grew up watching her mother and grandmother prepare these meals. The warmth of their kitchen, the smell of roasting turkey and baking pies, and the sound of laughter and gratitude from their guests formed Shirley's fondest childhood memories. Her mother and grandmother were the embodiment of selflessness and compassion, always putting others' needs before their own.

"We've been feeding people for generations," Shirley would proudly say. The legacy of her family was not just in the recipes they cooked but in the love and kindness they served with each plate.

Year after year, Shirley witnessed the impact of this tradition. People from all walks of life would come to their home, finding not just food but a sense of belonging and community. Her mother and grandmother always said, "We may not have much, but we have enough to share." This sentiment became the foundation of Shirley's values.

When Shirley opened her food truck, "Food Almighty," she knew she wanted to continue this tradition. Each Thanksgiving & Christmas holiday week, she transformed her truck into a mobile feast, serving a full meal with all the trimmings: turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, chicken, dressing, mac n cheese, and warm buttered rolls.

No matter the weather, Shirley and her team would set up in the heart of the city, their truck adorned with festive decorations and the air filled with the aroma of a delicious feast. The smiles and gratitude of those they served were more than enough reward for their hard work.

As Shirley ladled gravy onto a plate or handed out a warm buttered roll, she felt the presence of her mother and grandmother beside her. She knew they would be proud of her for keeping the tradition alive, for spreading warmth and kindness in a world that often felt cold and unkind.

Through "Food Almighty," Shirley's family tradition became a beacon of hope and generosity in the community. It reminded everyone that kindness could make a world of difference, especially when shared over a meal. And so, the legacy of Shirley's mother and grandmother lived on, not just in the recipes that fed the body, but in the love that nourished the soul.