During the quarantine months, Lighthouse acquired two new housing residents, Darrel and Thomas, both of which have grown tremendously in recent months.
“I'm making sure, everything's reading to the proper temperature, [and] foods being handled the way it's supposed to,” Darrel said.
As a homeless, ordained minister, Darrel found his way to our facility from a years-long incarceration. Since he arrived, he has blessed those around him with his work ethic and love of Christ.
Interestingly, Darrel arrived with a back-of-the-house restaurant background, having worked at restaurants like Domino’s and Subway. Safe Serve certified, he has brought new expertise and structure into our kitchen and food areas.
But, like all of our volunteers and clients, Darrel means considerably more to us than the skills he happens to fulfill for us. The Lord knew COVID-19 was coming, and the Lord gave us Darrel to manage our food service changes.
“I've been with them since March. When I came in, luckily, I was able to [serve] in the kitchen with them and it's been a blessing ever since. I enjoy cooking and I love serving the community,” Darrel said.
Thomas arrived in a similar way.