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Volume 8 | April 2026

Our Neighbors' News

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A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome

One Bistro's Manager, Margie Cook, will be deeply missed as she moves on this month to her next adventure. Margie and her family connected with the bistro in 2018 when they started coming to Community Meal on Wednesday nights. She began volunteering in 2019 and for the last two and a half years, she has served wonderfully as One Bistro's Manager. We are so grateful for her faithful service and wish her many blessings in her next steps! 💚

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We're so grateful and excited to welcome Natalie Jones to our team as Executive Director! A mission driven leader with experience in ministry, nutrition, and administration, Natalie brings a people first approach to serving both individuals and the Xenia community. With a deep passion for creating spaces where dignity and care meet practical needs, she is committed to strengthening connections and fostering hope through innovative community engagement.

As Executive Director of One Bistro, her goals are to expand access to nutritious, affordable meals while deepening community partnerships, and to cultivate a strong, empowered volunteer base that reflects the heart and diversity of Xenia. 

One Bistro's 10th Birthday Bash!

Kicking off our Summer of Celebration

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We kicked off our Summer of Celebration for TEN YEARS serving the community of Xenia with a Community Meal BIRTHDAY BASH! It was a wonderful evening together celebrating this incredible milestone and ramping up for more to come! 

We invite you to join us throughout this summer! Our goal is to raise $100,000 to help ensure One Bistro's mission continues for years to come.

 
Stay tuned for many other ways to be involved and celebrate with us!
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"This place defines community! What beautiful energy! And the food NEVER disappoints!"  ~ Jennifer Abernethy Taylor

We are so grateful for each of our Community Meal volunteer groups! Thank you for serving! 👏

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Elli's Story

Elli began volunteering at One Bistro Xenia last fall through Xenia High School's National Honor Society. (Volunteering in the bistro is a fantastic way to get those volunteer hours!!) She loved the connection with the community so much, she has continued to faithfully serve on Saturdays. The camaraderie with our team and other volunteers has brought her out of her shell and built her confidence and social skills. She is a joy to have in the cafe!
 
Are you looking for a way to serve your community? We would love for you to join us in the bistro! onebistro.org/pay-it-forward/#volunteer
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Our volunteers are the HEART

  ❤️ behind our mission! ❤️

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James Investment

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(left) Third Thursday Friend Group  (right) XHS Theater Cast of "Wonderland"

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United AME Church

If you have a group that would like to volunteer, please email  info@onebistro.org or give us a call at 937-736-2358.

We will find the perfect day, time and opportunity for your group.

 🥗 Box Meal Ministry 🥪

We have updated our Box Meal menu for spring! Let us provide a delicious lunch for your next meeting along with the opportunity to support One Bistro's ministry to provide a place where our neighbors eat and come together as one community.
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"We loved it. Somewhat cozy inside. But everyone was so friendly seemed like a family run restaurant. The food was amazing! So many fresh options to choose from. And the prices were great. Definitely worth it!"   ~ Linda C.

Beautiful Smiling Faces in the Bistro

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