Jonell Muth, the kitchen manager at Haven of Rest, details the mission’s critical response to a severe Ohio winter storm by providing warm, hearty meals to those in need. With the help of dedicated volunteers, the kitchen prepares roughly 150 meals for breakfast and lunch and over 250 for dinner, often scaling up to 300 during peak blizzard conditions to ensure no guest is turned away hungry. Jonell guides her team to treat every guest like family, eschewing cold sandwiches for nutrient-dense options like soups and stews made with massive quantities of ingredients, such as 100 pounds of chicken and 80 pounds of tortellini. Beyond the kitchen, the mission operated as an "all hands on deck" environment where staff and guests worked together to clear snow and maintain a life-saving warm shelter. To continue this 365-day ministry, the mission is currently requesting donations of canned goods, coffee, and desserts, and invites new volunteers to reach out to their coordinator, Christina at 330-535-1563.
