Lasagna Love: Greenfield Resident Prepares Free Lasagnas Year-round For Community Members In Need

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To combat food insecurity locally, Greenfield resident Trouble Mandeson is taking a layered approach.

Mandeson, whose resumé includes helping the Stone Soup Café, Franklin County Community Meals Program and Just Roots farm, has taken particular pride in what comes from her home’s kitchen.

“I loved the idea,” Mandeson said of discovering the program on social media. “I looked it up immediately and I knew it was something I wanted to do.”

“Just over the years, we push each other to explore and try new things and cook new foods,” Mandeson said.

Mandeson noted that she enjoys challenging herself with new ways to prepare lasagna. She never shies away from trying a new recipe, especially if it means the product is more considerate of the recipient’s needs.

Her past successes include cooking delectable lasagnas that were both vegan and gluten free.

“Even if it’s just two to four people, I don’t want to just give them a meal,” she said. “I want to give them leftovers.”

Going above and beyond, Mandeson said, also serves as a call for other chefs “to step up.” While generosity may abound during the holidays, “there’s always a need for giving” that is more than just seasonal, she argued.

“I always believe that we should be helping our neighbors 365 days per year,” Mandeson said. After all, giving is a gift in itself, if you ask her.

“I’m also a hospice volunteer and its kind of the same thing,” Mandeson said of what she gains from her service. “I don’t expect anything in return. It’s about the experience.”

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Lasagna Love: Greenfield Resident Prepares Free Lasagnas Year-round For Community Members In Need

To combat food insecurity locally, Greenfield resident Trouble Mandeson is taking a layered approach.

Lasagna Love

Mandeson, whose resumé includes helping the Stone Soup Café, Franklin County Community Meals Program and Just Roots farm, has taken particular pride in what comes from her home’s kitchen.

Lasagna Love

“I loved the idea,” Mandeson said of discovering the program on social media. “I looked it up immediately and I knew it was something I wanted to do.”

Lasagna Love

“Just over the years, we push each other to explore and try new things and cook new foods,” Mandeson said.

Lasagna Love

Mandeson noted that she enjoys challenging herself with new ways to prepare lasagna. She never shies away from trying a new recipe, especially if it means the product is more considerate of the recipient’s needs.

Lasagna Love

Her past successes include cooking delectable lasagnas that were both vegan and gluten free.

Lasagna Love

“Even if it’s just two to four people, I don’t want to just give them a meal,” she said. “I want to give them leftovers.”

Lasagna Love

Going above and beyond, Mandeson said, also serves as a call for other chefs “to step up.” While generosity may abound during the holidays, “there’s always a need for giving” that is more than just seasonal, she argued.

Lasagna Love

“I always believe that we should be helping our neighbors 365 days per year,” Mandeson said. After all, giving is a gift in itself, if you ask her.

Lasagna Love

“I’m also a hospice volunteer and its kind of the same thing,” Mandeson said of what she gains from her service. “I don’t expect anything in return. It’s about the experience.”

Lasagna Love

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