About Us

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“Dedicated to addressing food insecurities, building communities and providing delicious food to nurture body, heart, and soul.”

Who we are

Fostering Community Through Shared Meals

At Heart-n-Soul Community Café, we build community through shared meals with a “pay what you can” model, ensuring everyone in Fargo-Moorhead can dine with dignity. As a non-profit, we serve fresh, locally-grown food and offer creative payment solutions for all, fostering generosity and belonging.

Meet our Dedicated Team

Our dedicated team at Heart-n-Soul Community Cafe is passionate about serving the community and fostering connections through shared meals.

Leola Daul

Executive Director

Joe Swegarden

Kitchen Manger

Kayla Larson

Social Media

Amber Smith

Newsletter

Reuben Palmer

Founder

Danielle George

Co-Founder

Jamie Lawson

Editor

Georgia Ross

Editor

Our Board of Directors

We are grateful to our board members who, with their experience and dedication, guide Heart-n-Soul Community Cafe’s mission and vision. Thank you!

Leola Daul

Founder & Executive Director

Tracy Walvatne | President

Performance Foods Sales Manager, Owner of Josie’s Corner Café

Randy Bach | VP

Retired Asset Manager Beyond Sheltering Inc, Owner of Legacy Gardens,

Casey Steele | Secretary

Square One Kitchens Founder & Managing Director

Kristen Liebl | Treasurer

Registered Dietitian

Sarah Flores

Border States

Heidi King

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Erik Sell

Widmer Roel

Alex Row

Microsoft

Skip Espeseth

Retired US Customs Broker

our sponsors

Celebrating our Valued Community Partners

Message from our Executive director

"I am so grateful."

Our growth and continued success are thanks to our dedicated volunteers who advocate for our mission and prepare and serve meals. We also extend our gratitude to generous donors and guests who contribute through pay-it-
forward initiatives.

Thank you for supporting our mission: “Committed to addressing food insecurity, building community, and serving delicious food to nourish the body, heart, and soul.”