ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Program coordinator Becky Hayes held an appreciation lunch for volunteers with the Robertsdale soup kitchen Wednesday, April 19 at the George P. Thames Senior Center in Robertsdale.

On Friday, April 28, the soup kitchen begins its fourth year serving residents on the last Friday of every month at the Senior Center, 22651 E. Chicago St. in Robertsdale.

The soup kitchen is open to all residents, and features a variety of food, from chicken and dumplings, to spaghetti, to tacos and Mexican fare.

Donations are welcome and volunteers are needed to serve meals and to deliver meals to shut-ins every month.

If you would like to donate, contact the Hayes or Claudia Barbee at the Senior Center, (251) 947-8973, or donations can be dropped off directly at the center.