Kenley Jacques, a volunteer with Manna soup kitchen, loads meals into a vehicle before they get delivered to La Plata County families on Christmas Day. At least 20 volunteers prepared 1,100 meals Christmas morning, including 765 pounds of ham, 550 pounds of potatoes and 400 pounds of veggies. “It’s an honor to give back,” said Natalie Bailey, community kitchen supervisor. “I know how it is. I get all choked up about it, because I used to be on the other side of this.” (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)
From left, Leah Dworkin, Kenley Jacques and Kelly Rogers bag meals to be delivered on Christmas Day to La Plata County families. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)
From left, Donna Suggs, Eric Beyler and Kevin Jones, volunteers with Manna soup kitchen, prepare meals to be delivered and handed out on Christmas Day to La Plata County families. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)
Kenley Jacques, a volunteer with Manna soup kitchen, loads meals into a vehicle before they get delivered on Christmas Day to La Plata County families. Gus Shelton, 5, watches from the back seat. Gus is the grandson of Scott McDonald, who is delivering the meals. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)
