New sense of hope marked Christmas meal distribution

But on Saturday, it was 60 degrees and sunny, and volunteers set up containers of freshly cooked food in Columbia Heights, Anacostia and McPherson Square. Bren Herrera, a renowned chef, had organized the day of service for the sixth year in a row. The meals were supposed to bring comfort to people who needed it. This year, Herrera said she felt the hope, too.