Published: January 20, 2026
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Thanks to Vail’s EpicPromise Grant, Kirkwood Mountain Resort hosted Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on January 12th. The grant provides funding for 12 annual Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorships which enables Kirkwood Mountain Resort to alternate sponsorship months with Heavenly Mountain Resort. With January being the designated month for Kirkwood to sponsor a meal, Kirkwood team members Natasha Buffo, Dan Deemer, and Josh James joined the Bread & Broth (B&B) volunteers to serve community members a hot, full-course dinner.
Bread & Broth, a ministry of St. Theresa Church and an all-volunteer organization, has been easing hunger for the vulnerable members of the South Lake Tahoe community since 1989 by serving a free weekly meal. In the last 20 years, a second meal on Fridays at the Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church was added to support the growing need in the community. Most recently, the B&B 4 Kids’ program was introduced to provide kid-friendly, healthy weekend food to children from the ages of 18 months through 18 years of age.
Bread & Broth programs, including Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorships, are made possible by contributions from generous individuals, organizations, congregations, businesses, and grants. The Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorships hold special significance, enabling sponsors to participate in and experience the beneficial impact of their contributions on those in need.
Both Natasha and Dan have been frequent AAD volunteers, while the evening’s meal service was a first for Josh. After helping set up and serving dinner, Josh shared some thoughts about his experience. “I have been living in South Lake Tahoe for five years and this is my first day with this program. Just being here gives me so much pride in this community, passion for the compassion, and immense gratitude for this organization. Thank you for having me, I will be back!”
Bread & Broth is deeply grateful to the dedicated Vail team members that join us each month. Their service is invaluable, and they are always eager to help. Special thanks to the Vail Resorts for their commitment to the community and their generous support of non-profit organizations that enhance the wellbeing of the community.
