08/14/2026
Last night we had the privilege of attending the Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub Dinner In The Garden event. Despite the rain, and the garden dinner having to be moved indoors it was such as heart warming and inspirational evening. Special guests, live music, friends (and new friends) and incredible food.
Melissa Mullis and the team at the Root Cellar have their heart and soul invested in the success of their amazing programs. They serve thousands of Hatters every month on a one-to-one bases as well as through their programing.
They supply food for the many hot meals that are served in our community and prepare 1500 Bag Lunches Monday to Friday for schools across our community (all packed by volunteers).
The evening included a tour of the facility as well as the garden space. The garden is absolutely spectacular and is available to all to pick fresh produce.
The 5 course meal was prepared by professional Sysco chefs. It left our bellies full (maybe too full) and our hearts even fuller.
The goal this year of the dinner was to raise money for a warehouse expansion as they are BURSTING at the seams and they need more storage space to keep the foods that are donated and purchased so that they can keep serving our community.
Please, if you have the funds to go towards an incredible cause, consider donating the the Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub warehouse expansion.
My heart is full from an incredible evening and knowing our ticket money went towards a wonderful cause.
Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub Wes Paterson Melissa Mullis
