Mark and Janeen White, owners of Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill, generously sponsored Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) for the Monday Meal held on March 23. Recognized for its family-friendly lunch setting and being a lively nightlife spot, Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill is also known for its pizza and beer selections. As a popular destination for locals, Mark and Janeen wanted to ‘pay it forward’ and support the community, as Mike expressed, “It’s really nice to be able to give back to the community.”
Sponsors of the AAD program help at their designated meal and donate $350. This tax-deductible contribution helps cover expenses for food, equipment, and facility use for the dinner. Each Monday Meal features a hot, full-course, restaurant-quality dinner, serving between 100 and 140 guests at no cost to the diners. Attendees also receive bags of fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, meat, and a variety of food staples to help with meals throughout the week.
Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill began supporting Bread & Broth in 2025, and after finding the experience rewarding, chose to sponsor another meal in 2026. Mark and Janeen were joined by Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill bartenders Danielle Bratton and Lindsey Oexle, and friend Steve Maltase, who were first-time Monday Meal AAD sponsor crew members. Lindsey shared her enthusiasm, stating, “We love meeting new people in our community.”
The dinner was a meaningful experience for both volunteers and guests. Danielle noted, “Everyone was so friendly and appreciative,” adding, “can’t wait to come back next year.” Bread & Broth aims to provide not only nutritious meals but also an inviting and warm environment for those who want to enjoy a free dining experience.
Thanks to Mott Canyon’s sponsorship, dinner guests were treated to a chicken enchilada casserole, baked squash with onions, pinto beans, and a garden salad served with a lime/cilantro dressing. The B&B cooks prepared enough food to serve a total of 140 dinner servings at the meal.
Bread & Broth extends its gratitude to Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill for their dedication to helping the community by sponsoring a free community meal for those in need.
Donations to Bread & Broth also provide funds for Second Serving, a hot meal served every Friday at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church from 4 to 5 p.m. For children facing food insecurity, B&B 4 Kids donations help provide kid-friendly weekend food to children from 18 months to 18 years of age, distributed through LTUSD schools and childcare centers serving low-income families.
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