ELKHART — A longtime provider for Elkhart’s downtrodden plans to begin the new year at a new, temporary location.
Susanna’s Kitchen will serve its final meal at First Congregational Church, which has housed the organization for 17 years, on Dec. 31. The kitchen provides lunches at 11 a.m. weekdays.
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