The Love Kitchen: Feeding Knoxville with Dignity Since 1986

The Love Kitchen in Knoxville, Tennessee, stands as a beacon of hope for the community, having served hot meals to those in need since Valentine's Day 1986. Founded by twin sisters Helen Ashe and Ellen Turner, former nurses who witnessed hunger firsthand, the organization operates on the principle that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Today, The Love Kitchen delivers over 2,000 meals weekly to the homebound and serves hundreds more in-house, powered by a dedicated team of volunteers. This video explores the enduring legacy of Helen and Ellen, whose simple mission to feed the hungry continues to change lives one plate at a time.