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Join us for a powerful conversation with Mercy Chefs Marketing Manager, Craig Wishart, and Vice President of Mercy Chefs Global, Carl Ladd, who calls in from the Nairobi Airport in Eastern Africa.
Craig and Carl reflect on their recent trip to Uganda where they witnessed the brutal realities of life in the villages of Arua and Kaabong. In addition to stories of hardships faced by Sudanese refugees that fled the genocide of their homeland, they share heart-wrenching but uplifting stories of hope. Learn about the life-changing impact of hot meals and the transformations that occur when local pastors show unconditional love to their community. -
Stepping out of one's comfort zone can lead to life's most profound callings, a truth Carl Ladd, Vice President of Mercy Chefs Global, knows all too well. His journey to the frontlines of global disaster relief is a testament to the courage found in service to others. Join us as Carl shares his gripping life story, marked by an upbringing among missionary work that clearly etched his path toward aiding those in desperate need. His tales from around the globe—filled with struggles and triumphs—reveal the need for compassion and the power of a shared meal.
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As the festive holiday lights twinkle, we often forget the darkness lingering in the shadows of disaster-stricken areas. In this episode, Mercy Chefs' CoFounders, Gary and Ann LeBlanc, share the impactful stories behind our dedicated service across the country and around the globe. From the tornado-touched landscapes of Mississippi and Tennessee to the earthquake-ravaged streets of Turkey and Syria, we walk you through a year of feeding body and soul. We are not just recounting the delivery of over 25 million meals but celebrating the resilience of the human spirit and the comfort of a hot, nutritious meal. As we wrap up this year, we hope to leave a sense of hope and peace. This episode is a testament to the power of community and the unyielding mission to "just go feed people."
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After spending a week on deployment in West Maui, Nick sits down and shares some personal reflections. Nick’s parents are pastors at Citizen Church in Lahaina - a seven minute drive from the center of the burn scar left by recent wildfires. He shares stories of beauty found amidst tragedy, serving hearts in the community, and even miracles of God’s provision manifested through hot meals.
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As Mercy Chefs celebrates 17 years of feeding body and soul, Nick Green joins our “Hey Buddy” podcast. He shares some of his most memorable experiences serving on deployment, including his powerful conversion story, and how he has seen Mercy Chefs grow exponentially in the last few years.
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Nick sits down with Managing Chefs, Dustin Force and John Thompson, to discuss our ongoing work in Eastern Kentucky.
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After working along the Romania/Ukraine border for the past seven months, Chef Jon White joins our Hey Buddy Podcast to give an inside look about how we've provided over three million pounds of food into Ukraine.
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Join us as we welcome Chef Gary and Luke B. to the "Hey Buddy" Podcast this week to give a behind the scenes look at our response to the deadly flooding that ripped through Eastern Kentucky the last weekend of July '22.
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Join us to learn all about what it means to be a Mercy Chefs Volunteer and hear from our incredible Volunteer Coordinators: Molly & Janette. Take an inside peak to the magic and hardwork that goes into feeding thousands of people a day! You’re in for a lot of laughs with this one.
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Join us as we welcome Mercy Chefs Founders, Chef Gary & Ann LeBlanc to the "Hey Buddy" Podcast this week to uncover the details of our response to provide relief for Ukrainians in the midst of this war.
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Join us behind the scenes of Mercy Chefs and its earliest days with Founder & CEO, Chef Gary LeBlanc. From the first deployment to building the first Mercy Chefs mobile kitchen and everything in between, take a deep dive with us into what it means to feed body and soul and find out how this podcast got its name.
