Local coffee shop offering Mother’s Day weekend rib sale fundraiser to support veterans
- Cynthia J. Thomas
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K’s Koffee in Branson West will be offering racks of ribs for your Mother’s Day dinner to support the local chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation. On Saturday, May 10, dry rubbed, smoked racks of ribs will be offered for sale for $25 with proceeds going to Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks (QOVO). Volunteer smoker, Kelly Chastain will have ribs wrapped and ready for pick up from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 18020 Hwy. Business 13. Samples will also be available.
K’s Koffee is no stranger to supporting causes and people in need across the Ozarks. Over the years this family-owned business has sponsored rat races for charity, given to locals in need, the emergency food bank, Christmas toys for children and now are working with QOVO to honor local veterans for their May charity project.
Owner Christy Sanderson says that “we support the community and the community supports us.” When an opportunity was presented to be involved with providing quilts for veterans, the Sanderson family, including Christy, husband Steve and daughter Makayla were ready for action. When asked why Quilts of Valor, Christy shared that when a volunteer with their charity projects, Kelly Bade, was honored with a Quilt of Valor® and they saw the veteran’s response to his quilt, they wanted to be a part of this work. Christy shared that many times veterans “were not recognized when they should of been…everyone needs to know they are not alone.”
In addition to the public’s opportunity to support QOVO by purchasing ribs on the 10th, four local veterans will be honored with quilts at the family-owned business on May 7 at a special presentation.
K’s Koffee has been in Branson West for nine years and is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. serving coffees, teas and fresh baked items. Visitors are encouraged to use the location as a location for reading, studying or getting to know their neighbors. A patron that was in the shop shared why K’s is so special. “You feel like family when you walk in …. and the coffee is great.” It’s easy to see why K’s is considered the Communities’ Coffee Shop.
A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a service member or veteran as an expression of our deepest gratitude for their unwavering service to our nation. These quilts are awarded (it is not a gift) and it must be recorded with the Quilts of Valor Foundation. The quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor in serving our nation.”
All materials for these quilts are dependent on donations so Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks is appreciative of K’s offering to sponsor this fundraiser to support creation of quilts for local veterans.