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Mudgie’s staff feeds those in need at Cass Community Social Services

As server Eric Roberts, left, holds the tray, Mudgie's Deli owner Greg Mudge sprinkles pumpkin seeds atop a fresh green salad as a crew of employees from his Corktown eatery prepares lunch for clients at Cass Community Social Services Scott Building in Detroit on Sept. 28, 2016.
As server Eric Roberts, left, holds the tray, Mudgie's Deli owner Greg Mudge sprinkles pumpkin seeds atop a fresh green salad as a crew of employees from his Corktown eatery prepares lunch for clients at Cass Community Social Services Scott Building in Detroit on Sept. 28, 2016.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Mudgie's Deli cook Trista Billingsley, left, and volunteer Timina Simmons slice up tomatoes for the salad. Mudgie's crew were volunteering for the first time as part of the Detroit Area Chefs Feed the Need program.
Mudgie's Deli cook Trista Billingsley, left, and volunteer Timina Simmons slice up tomatoes for the salad. Mudgie's crew were volunteering for the first time as part of the Detroit Area Chefs Feed the Need program.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Mudgie's dishwasher Bill Mendoza scoops cooked pasta into large pans. “I stood in lines not too long ago myself so I know what it feels like to look forward to a good meal,” said Mendoza,  “I was given a second chance at life, and all I want to do is pay it forward.”
Mudgie's dishwasher Bill Mendoza scoops cooked pasta into large pans. “I stood in lines not too long ago myself so I know what it feels like to look forward to a good meal,” said Mendoza, “I was given a second chance at life, and all I want to do is pay it forward.”
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Mudgie's servers Eric Roberts, left, and Angie Howell top a green salad with sliced tomatoes. Every Wednesday, Feed the Need restaurants throughout the metro area provide lunch at either Cass Community Social Services or the Baldwin Center in Pontiac.
Mudgie's servers Eric Roberts, left, and Angie Howell top a green salad with sliced tomatoes. Every Wednesday, Feed the Need restaurants throughout the metro area provide lunch at either Cass Community Social Services or the Baldwin Center in Pontiac.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Mudgie's owner Greg Mudge layers beef and mushroom sauce over pasta. “My grandmother is Italian so when I think of serving a lot of people, I think of pasta and bread. I just wanted to be able to provide a good, hearty meal, said Mudge who opened his restaurant in 2008.
Mudgie's owner Greg Mudge layers beef and mushroom sauce over pasta. “My grandmother is Italian so when I think of serving a lot of people, I think of pasta and bread. I just wanted to be able to provide a good, hearty meal, said Mudge who opened his restaurant in 2008.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Mudgie's server Angie Howell, left, and dishwasher Bill Mendoza, volunteer Timina Simmons, and Judi Shefman, co-founder of Detroit Area Chefs Feed The Need, dish up lunch for an expected 250 diners. One hundred restaurants volunteer their time and services to Feed the Need.
Mudgie's server Angie Howell, left, and dishwasher Bill Mendoza, volunteer Timina Simmons, and Judi Shefman, co-founder of Detroit Area Chefs Feed The Need, dish up lunch for an expected 250 diners. One hundred restaurants volunteer their time and services to Feed the Need.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
“It’s nice to be able to get a good meal and see people give back in the community,” said Sheila Johnson, seen dining with Courtney Frazier, left, “I work two jobs, but it’s still hard to make ends meet after paying bills and utilities. Life is what you make it, but it’s good to know that people care.”
“It’s nice to be able to get a good meal and see people give back in the community,” said Sheila Johnson, seen dining with Courtney Frazier, left, “I work two jobs, but it’s still hard to make ends meet after paying bills and utilities. Life is what you make it, but it’s good to know that people care.”
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Mudgie's cook Trista Billingsley, left, and owner Greg Mudge serve lunch to a mom and her children. “This is my first time doing this, and for me, it’s important to help raise awareness about homelessness,” said Mudge.
Mudgie's cook Trista Billingsley, left, and owner Greg Mudge serve lunch to a mom and her children. “This is my first time doing this, and for me, it’s important to help raise awareness about homelessness,” said Mudge.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Judi Shefman, co-founder of Detroit Area Chefs Feed The Need, right, hands out ice cream sundaes with a choice of caramel or chocolate, to clients. “When Greg agreed to provide lunch today, we were thrilled. His food is always so comforting and filling."
Judi Shefman, co-founder of Detroit Area Chefs Feed The Need, right, hands out ice cream sundaes with a choice of caramel or chocolate, to clients. “When Greg agreed to provide lunch today, we were thrilled. His food is always so comforting and filling."
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News