Chefs Fed Hope at Ground Zero | Oakland News

After 9/11, chefs and volunteers launched “Operation Chefs With Spirit,” delivering one million meals via floating kitchens to Ground Zero workers over two months. Inspired by a dictionary page drifting down from the sky, chef Don Pintabona teamed up with Spirit Cruises to serve hot food, massages, and comfort on three boats—offering more than sustenance, but a lifeline of community. Volunteers, many without prior cooking experience, poured in from across the country, united by a simple mission: help those who helped us. When Red Cross took over, the bonds forged remained—proof that in crisis, humanity rises together. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6667f02010613f3f