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Volunteers in the kitchen at the Beth El Synagogue in central Phoenix are mixing, blending and stirring what will eventually be a hearty meal for migrants passing through as they make their way to their sponsor.
"Sometimes it's the first meal they've had in a really really long time. At the border, they might get a sandwich," said Mary Beth Glassman. She helps coordinate the volunteers.
"So, we've got lentil soup. We've got black bean macaroni salad, which is a vegetarian version with protein. We have cinnamon raisin muffins and we have corn muffins," Glassman said.
Once everything is ready, they’ll drive down to the International Rescue Committee Welcome Center.
"And when we deliver the food, the people and I can't speak the languages there. But the people are just so grateful."
Glassman has been doing this since those early days when immigrant families were dropped off at churches during the Trump years.
"As we greeted them, they would cry because they were so touched that finally they were at a place where they were cared for and welcomed," said Glassman.
Though things have quieted a bit, Title 42 is set to expire on May 11. Glassman and her volunteers will be in the kitchen, no matter what happens next."
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