Welcome to the table.

Everyone At The Table began with a simple conversation in 2019 between my mother, Kimberly Moore, and me. We talked about the stigma surrounding food insecurity in our communities and how difficult it can be for families to ask for help without feeling judged or ashamed.

At the time, it was an idea rooted in compassion — something we cared deeply about, but had not yet fully brought to life. A few years later, during my time as a middle school educator, that same concern became much more personal.

It was brought to my attention that a former student had been taking food from the trash can, placing it in his backpack, and saving it to eat later. He had been doing this quietly for some time.

That moment stayed with me.

As a mother, educator, and community member, I could not stop thinking about what it means for a child to be that hungry and still try to survive silently. When I shared the story with my mother, that conversation turned into something bigger. It became the beginning of Everyone At The Table.

EATT was created to help families access food and basic essentials in a way that feels calm, respectful, and free of shame. We are not here to judge anyone’s situation. We are here to show up, offer support, and remind families that they are not alone.

Because everyone deserves food. Everyone deserves dignity. And everyone deserves a seat at the table.