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.
New sense of hope marked Christmas meal distribution
