On a quiet, cloudy Monday morning, a crowd of volunteers and patrons gathers in the basement of Epworth United Methodist Church in Southeast Portland to share a meal. This group meets almost every day to cook here, in a fluorescent-lit space that feels much like a grade-school classroom. Neon-colored flyers and announcements cover the whiteboards in the hallway entrance, while homemade cards and crafts sit in plastic tubs along the walls of the room. Tucked behind the announcement board, a spacious commercial kitchen is home to a collection of giant woks, baking trays, and shelves stocked with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and miso.
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