10/16/2026
Nearly three decades ago, The Cove began with a simple question: How can we help our neighbors in need?
In this episode of Between Here and Help, Nicole Ringgold sits down with The Cove founder and executive director Glenn Schmeckel and assistant director Rick Lewis to talk about what has grown from that question.
Today, The Cove provides food and financial assistance, supports local children and families, and brings together more than 100 volunteers. But as Glenn and Rick explain, the work has never been only about providing food. It is also about creating a place where people are welcomed without judgment, treated with dignity, and given the opportunity to sit down, share a meal, have a conversation, and feel connected.
The Cove: Food, Dignity, and Connection
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