
Dishes of Hope
One of Rachel’s favorite ways to give back is by cooking and delivering meals to the women and children at Hope House and Renewal House, part of Lake County Haven in Libertyville, IL. She loves spending time in the kitchen, and it means so much to her to know that the meals she prepares bring comfort and nourishment to those rebuilding their lives. Whether it’s pasta, soup, or sandwiches, Rachel cooks with love and hopes her meals bring a little warmth to their day. She also encourages others who enjoy cooking to get involved—it’s a simple but powerful way to support the incredible women at both houses on their journey toward healing and independence.



More projects

Pantry to Plate
A cookbook of simple, nutritious, global meals made from pantry staples.

Hunger Action Day
Rachel raised over $1,000 for Northern Illinois Food Bank, which the Food Bank turns into roughly $8,000 worth of food.

10000 Items
In 2024, we proudly reached this incredible milestone, turning an ambitious goal into a reality.

Bread Donations
Donation of bread from Highland Baking Company to the Vernon Food Pantry
