The Heart of Knoxville: The Love Kitchen Story

In the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, there exists a place where no one goes hungry, a place where love knows no bounds, a place that has become a haven of warmth, generosity and compassion for so many people, a place called The Love Kitchen.
Founded by twin sisters Helen Ashe and Ellen Turner on Valentine’s Day in 1986, The Love Kitchen has been providing meals and necessary supplies to the homebound, homeless and unemployed people of all races and faiths in the Knoxville area for nearly 40 years. It all started simply because the sisters wanted to help people and make a difference.