BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — The first of its kind in western New York, Big Big Table is offering a new way to think about payments.
“How it works, you come in, you order, and we ask – how would you like to buy your meal today,” said Theresa Dempster, kitchen manager for Community Cafe.
Big Big Table offers several methods of payment, including paying what you can, volunteering (like washing dishes, cleaning the table, or even helping with the kitchen), or donating other food products. includes doing.
The crew of Big Big Table said that they decided to open this type of restaurant, to help the Lower West Side of “a food desert” with access to not only affordable gourmet food, but also healthy food. is also for.
“People in this community have to fight over whether they are going to pay the bill, dress or eat their child. It should never be a question,” Dempster said.
Community Cafe relies entirely on the generosity of others to keep its doors open to the public. Most of its produce and food is donated by local farms and people in the community. Moreover, it is almost a full-fledged voluntary organization. If you are interested in volunteering at the cafe, the link to apply can be found through their website, Here.
If you wish to donate – donations are accepted in person or online, in the form of time, money or food.
Hours of operation (at the moment) are:
Monday-Friday: 11 am to 2:30 pm.
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