KENT COUNTY, Mich. — On Wednesday Chef Jenna Arcidiacono from Amore Traittoria restaurant in Comstock Park prepared dinners for nine New Day families in Kent County.
Families who are struggling to make ends meet while dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
"The last thing you want to think about at that time is cooking," said Arcidiacono. "It's so nice for someone to bring you a healthy, warm meal when you're, when you need it the most."
The New Day Foundation for Families is a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance, emotional support and grocery support to families facing cancer across Michigan.
Julie Nemeth with works for New Day in charge of partnerships and development for West Michigan. Nemeth said part of what they do is help eliminate stressors during an already stressful time.
"We're providing the stress relief of paying bills, we're providing the stress relief of providing mental health and our program today is we are delivering nutritious food to families," said Nemeth. "They need healthy bodies, to be able to have their medicine in their bodies work the best that it can."
The meals were prepared and delivered with care to nine families Wednesday night.
"Food is my love language," said Arcidiacono. "Everyone has their love language but giving people food is mine."
►Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now.
Have a news tip? Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Watch 13 ON YOUR SIDE for free on Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and on your phone.