We established a modest fund for groceries and transport, with careful bookkeeping and oversight.

We named the program the Arthur and Evelyn Sterling Sunday Table.

The sign was a simple piece of wood made by George, who spent two afternoons sanding it until the letters felt smooth.

He refused to charge us.

“I’ll accept a cup of coffee,” he said.

“That’s the going rate in this neighborhood.”

Maya designed flyers and carried them to the library, pharmacy, and senior apartment complex.

Mrs.