Our Daily Bread operates Monday through Friday and opens its doors promptly at 11:30 am. Residents are served hot meals and dessert in a large bright dinning room. Much to the relief and delight of those served, Our Daily Bread now serves a full holiday meal Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. In recent years, various youth groups have volunteered to host a community day on the 4th of July. The festivities include hot dogs and burgers on the grill, snow cones, games for the kids and good conversation. Our Daily Bread opened its’ doors more than thirty one years ago as a vision of local retired minister, Dora Atlas. Atlas initially planned to finance her mission
with her social security income and personal savings but an overwhelming community response soon saw the launching of a ministry that has remained a vital part of the Asheboro community. has provided a daily meal to meet the nutritional needs of those less fortunate or who have fallen on hard times. Due to the rise in unemployment and the overall economic climate, the numbers of those being served has taken a sharp increase. In 2010, the number of residents fed daily took on a fifty percent increase. In recent years, the numbers peaked to more than 10,000 meals served annually. While nationwide, America has seen not only a rise in homelessness and unemployment but an increase of those who are hungry also. Our Daily Bread has aimed its task at providing at least one nutrition filled meal filled meal a day. In 2009, Pastor Michael Trogdon, stepped into the leadership role after Atlas retired. "A community is only as strong as its’ people and Asheboro ‘s residents have proven each year by the increase of volunteers whether they be young or old, professional, blue collar or retired that giving of ones time and energy is a small seed that continues to grow and enrich the lives of others.”
—Michael Trogdon, Former Director
In 2019, the torch was passed to Community Leader, Gene Woodle. Woodle has seen an increase in numbers on individuals being fed and an increase in volunteers. He said the number of meals served in 2019 was around 22,000. The pandemic came and hit hard by mid March and the numbers grew to serving on 40,000 individuals in 2020.
“It’s truly a blessing to know that anytime we’re in need of food and supply items, I can ask the community and they’ll respond quickly in getting us those items.” Gene Woodle -Director
Donations should be mailed to Our Daily Bread Kitchen, PO Box 682, Asheboro NC 27204 or online at odbkitchen.org.
